Definition of 'prissy'

Adjective

1. exaggeratedly proper; "my straitlaced Aunt Anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts"
      Synonyms: priggish prim prudish puritanical square-toed straitlaced strait-laced straightlaced straight-laced tight-laced victorian
2. excessively fastidious and easily disgusted; "too nice about his food to take to camp cooking"; "so squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow"
      Synonyms: dainty nice overnice squeamish

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