Prig meaning
The definition of a prig is a person who is very smug in demonstrating how and why they follow their moral behaviors.
An example of a prig is someone who is annoying when explaining why they do something a certain way.
noun
A person who demonstrates an exaggerated conformity or propriety, especially in an irritatingly arrogant or smug manner.
noun
A person who is annoyingly smug in his or her moral behavior, attitudes, etc.
noun
A person who demonstrates an exaggerated conformity or propriety, especially in an irritatingly arrogant or smug manner.
noun
To steal or pilfer.
verb
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A person who is annoyingly fastidious about rules, small details, etc.
noun
To steal.
verb
To haggle.
verb
A thief or pickpocket.
noun
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Origin of prig
- Origin unknown
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Of unknown origin.
From Wiktionary