prissy Meaning & Definition
What Does Prissy Mean?
Prissy is an adjective that means Prim and fussy; too precise; overparticular. It is also used to mean Lacking masculine vigor; sissified; effeminate. As a noun, it means A person who is prissy. As a noun, it means A person who is excessively prim, proper, particular or fussy.
Prissy: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈpɹɪsi// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | fastidious, dainty and proper |
| Plural | prissies |
| Comparative / superlative | prissier, prissiest |
Prissy Definition (Adjective)
- Prim and fussy; too precise; overparticular.
- Lacking masculine vigor; sissified; effeminate.
- Well-mannered; well-behaved.
Prissy as a Noun
- A person who is prissy.
Noun
- A person who is excessively prim, proper, particular or fussy.
Adjective
- Excessively prim, proper, particular or fussy.
- (usually derogatory) Very feminine or dressy.
Synonyms of Prissy
Antonyms of Prissy
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Prissy in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
prissy (comparative prissier, superlative prissiest)
prissy (plural prissies)
Words That Rhyme With Prissy
Origin of Prissy
1895, either an alteration of precise, blend of prim + sissy,[1] or a blend of prim + fussy; first attested in a work of American writer Joel Chandler Harris.[2]
How to Pronounce Prissy
You say prissy as //ˈpɹɪsi//. It has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Prissy
Is prissy an adjective or a noun?
Prissy is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for prissy?
Words with a similar meaning to prissy include fastidious, dainty and proper. See the full list of prissy synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of prissy?
The plural of prissy is prissies.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of prissy?
The comparative form is prissier and the superlative form is prissiest.