prissy Synonyms & Antonyms
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Prissy as an Adjective
Prim and fussy; too precise; overparticular.
Lacking masculine vigor; sissified; effeminate.
Well-mannered; well-behaved.
Excessively prim, proper, particular or fussy.
(usually derogatory) Very feminine or dressy.
Prissy as a Noun
A person who is prissy.
A person who is excessively prim, proper, particular or fussy.
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]
Prissy: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɹɪsi/ |
| Meaning | Prim and fussy; too precise; overparticular |
| Plural | prissies |
| Comparative / superlative | prissier, prissiest |
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 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.