Definition & Meaning of "priggish"in English

priggish

excessively concerned with following rules, morals, and social norms

Grammatical Information

Composition

Compound

qualitative

Superlative

most priggish

Comparative

more priggish

gradable

domain

behavior, personality, social norms

Examples

She was known for her priggish attitude, always correcting others' grammar and pronunciation.

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