Definition of prim - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
appearancevery neat and tidy in appearance
- His prim outfit was perfect for the occasion.
2.
etiquetteexcessively proper or formal in behavior
- She always appeared prim and proper at events.
3.
mannersDated affectedly dainty or refinedDated
- Her prim manners were evident at the dinner table.
Verb
1.
dressingintr. dress in a very neat and formal wayintr.
- He primmed himself for the formal dinner.
2.
expressionintr. purse lips in a prim mannerintr.
- He primmed his lips in disapproval.
3.
neatnesstr. Rare make something appear overly neat or propertr. Rare
- She primmed her dress before the meeting.
Noun
plantTECH. UK type of bush with small leavesTECH. UK
- The garden was lined with prims.
Images of prim
type of bush with small leaves
Expressions with prim
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make something neat and clean
She decided to prim up her room before guests arrived.
overly concerned with social norms and etiquette
His prim and proper attitude annoyed his friends.
behave in a very proper manner
He tends to prim out at formal events.
Origin of prim
Latin, primus (first)
Terms with prim included in their meaning
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prim proper
seem prim, proper, and emotionally cool or dispassionate
fussy
excessively prim and proper, often prudish
excessively prim
behave in a way that is excessively prim or proper
behavior
affectedly prim or demure
behavior
in a fussy or prim way
excessive primness
state of being excessively prim or proper
Examples of prim in a sentence
The prim garden was the pride of the neighborhood. Her prim demeanor made her stand out. The prim attire was suitable for the occasion. Her prim appearance was noted by everyone. He maintained a prim attitude throughout the event. She primmed her son for the school photo.
They primmed themselves before attending the gala. She primmed her lips before speaking. The child primmed his lips, refusing to eat. He primmed his tie before the interview. They primmed the room for the guests. Prims were planted along the pathway. The hedge was made entirely of prims.
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- French:soigné, s'apprêter, ...
- German:gepflegt, sich fein machen, ...
- Italian:composto, vestirsi in modo elegante, ...
- Spanish:impecable, arreglarse, ...
- Portuguese:impecável, arranjar-se, ...
- Chinese:整洁的, 打扮整齐, ...
- Japanese:きちんとした, きちんとした服装をする, ...
- Arabic:مُتَكَلِّف, تأنقَ, ...
- Hebrew:מוּקְפָּד, לְהִתְלַבֵּשׁ בְּקַפִּידָה, ...
- Russian:аккуратный, принаряжаться, ...
- Ukrainian:охайний, одягатися, ...
- Hindi:साफ-सुथरा, सजाना, ...
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