prissily

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pris·sy (pr

)

adj. pris·si·er, pris·si·est

Excessively or affectedly prim and proper.

[Perhaps blend of pri(m) and (si)ssy.]

prissi·ly adv.

prissi·ness n.

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Adv.

prissily - in a prissy manner; "the new teacher alienates the children by behaving prissily"

primly

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