Definition of "prissy" [prissy]

• Excessively or affectedly prim and proper. (adjective)

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• "I, as I said, was raised Catholic, and I was I don't know that I would use the word prissy, but I was awfully devout and careful."
• "And yes, I fully expect to be called prissy again."
• "great post kyran we should focus on what unites us not what makes us different. and hey i don't mind being called a prissy bitch sometimes...my husband is canadian citizen now but he was a political refugee and he is also proud to be canadian"