Associations to the word «Prig»
Noun
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Wiktionary
PRIG, noun. A person who demonstrates an exaggerated conformity or propriety, especially in an irritatingly arrogant or smug manner.
PRIG, noun. (British) (archaic) A petty thief or pickpocket.
PRIG, noun. (archaic) A conceited dandy; a fop.
PRIG, verb. (Scotland) To haggle or argue over price.
PRIG, verb. (slang) (dated) To filch or steal.
Dictionary definition
PRIG, noun. A person regarded as arrogant and annoying.
Wise words
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understanding; one must use the same words for the same
genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's
experiences in common.