Meaning & Definition of word "Prim"
Prim
/prɪm/
noun:
- 1. A prim person; someone who is prim and proper.
- Example: Though she seemed like a prim, she had a wild side that few knew about.
adjective:
- 1. Stiffly formal and respectable; proper.
- Example: She had a prim demeanor that made her seem unapproachable.
- 2. Excessively neat, precise, or proper.
- Example: His prim handwriting was admired by everyone in the class.
- 3. Fussy or overly concerned with propriety.
- Example: The prim server strictly adhered to the restaurant's formal dress code.
Etymology
●Early 19th century: from prim or feminine prime.
Common Phrases and Expressions
prim and proper:
Excessively concerned with manners and decency.
Related Words
prude:
A person who is excessively concerned about propriety, especially in sexual matters.
stiff:
Rigid in demeanor or conduct.
Slang Meanings of prim
Meaning: An overly formal person.
● Example Sentence: Don't be such a prim; loosen up a bit!
Meaning: Stiff and uptight.
● Example Sentence: That meeting was so prim; I could barely stay awake.