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- [pris-ee]
- /ˈprɪs i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pris-ee]
- /ˈprɪs i/
Definition of prissiness word
- adjective prissiness excessively proper; affectedly correct; prim. 1
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Origin of prissiness
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95, Americanism; blend of prim1 and sissy
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Parts of speech for Prissiness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prissiness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
prissiness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for prissiness
noun prissiness
- fussiness — excessively busy with trifles; anxious or particular about petty details.
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