Definitions for prig
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. snob, prig, snot, snootnoun

   a person regarded as arrogant and annoying

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Prignoun

   A cant word A pert, conceited, saucy, pragmatical, little fellow.

   Etymology: derived perhaps from prick,

   The little man concluded, with calling monsieur Mesnager an insignificant prig. Spectator, №. 482.

   There have I seen some active prig,
   To shew his parts, bestride a twig. Jonathan Swift, Miscel.

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1. Prig

   A prig () is a person who shows an inordinately zealous approach to matters of form and propriety—especially where the prig has the ability to show superior knowledge to those who do not know the protocol in question. They see little need to consider the feelings or intentions of others, relying instead on established order and rigid rules to resolve all questions. The prig approaches social interactions with a strong sense of self-righteousness.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Prigverb

   to haggle about the price of a commodity; to bargain hard

2. Prigverb

   to cheapen

3. Prigverb

   to filch or steal; as, to prig a handkerchief

4. Prignoun

   a pert, conceited, pragmatical fellow

5. Prignoun

   a thief; a filcher

6. Etymology: [Perhaps orig., to ride off with. See Prick, v. t.]

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1. Prig

   A prig, sometimes spelled prigg, is a person who shows an inordinately zealous approach to matters of form and propriety – especially where the prig has the ability to show superior knowledge to those who do not know the protocol. They see little need to consider the feelings or intentions of others, relying instead on established order and rigid rules to resolve all questions. The prig approaches social interactions with a strong sense of self-righteousness.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Prig

   prig, n. a pert fellow who gives himself airs of superior wisdom.—adj. Prig′gish, conceited and affected.—adv. Prig′gishly.—ns. Prig′gishness, Prig′gism. [From prick, to adorn.]

2. Prig

   prig, n. a thief.—v.t. (slang) to filch.—v.i. (Scot.) to plead hard, haggle: to cheapen.—ns. Prig′ger; Prig′gery.—adj. Prig′gish.—n. Prig′gism. [Prob. the same as prick, to spur.]

The Roycroft DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. prig

   A person with more money than he needs.

Matched Categories

1. • Unpleasant Person

Anagrams for prig »

1. grip

How to pronounce prig?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of prig in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of prig in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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