Associations to the word «Prim»
Noun
- Blind
- Quick
- Nun
- League
- Suit
- Dairy
- Hair
- Ethics
- Narrow
- Disguise
- Gale
- Old
- Augustine
- Disappearance
- Perfection
- Glimpse
- Furniture
- Robbery
- Severity
- Acquaintance
- Texture
- Cumberland
- Bright
- Footnote
- Statesman
- Willie
- Lip
- Spain
- Revolt
- Rose
- Fashion
- Terrace
- Carpet
- Gray
- Preacher
- Maiden
- Sack
- Cub
- Smile
- Joan
- Pop
- Manner
- Hunger
- Skirt
- Ferry
- Node
- Springs
- Dignity
- Organ
- Heap
- Bee
- Collar
- Accent
- Gentleman
Adjective
Wiktionary
PRIM, adjective. Prudish, straight-laced
PRIM, adjective. Formal; precise; affectedly neat or nice
PRIM, verb. (dated) To make affectedly precise or proper.
PRIM, verb. (dated) To dress or act smartly.
PRIM, noun. (botany) privet
Dictionary definition
PRIM, verb. Assume a prim appearance; "They mince and prim".
PRIM, verb. Contract one's lips; "She primmed her lips after every bite of food".
PRIM, verb. Dress primly.
PRIM, adjective. Affectedly dainty or refined.
PRIM, adjective. Exaggeratedly proper; "my straitlaced Aunt Anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts".
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