upjatý — meaning in English

English meaning

• prim adj Stiffly formal, neat, and overly proper in manner or appearance.
• prissy adj Excessively prim, fussy, or particular about small details.
• prudish adj Overly modest or easily shocked, especially about sexual matters.

Senses

upjatý is used for these senses in English:

• prim (by extension) Of a person: Prudish; straight-laced.
• prissy Prim and fussy; too precise; overparticular.
• prudish Of excessive propriety; easily offended or shocked, especially by sexual matters.
• straight-laced Having narrow views on moral matters; prudish.

prim — full definition

1. adj Stiffly formal, neat, and overly proper in manner or appearance.
2. verb To arrange one's expression or appearance to look prim.

prissy — full definition

1. adj Excessively prim, fussy, or particular about small details.
2. adj Lacking toughness or vigor; overly delicate or effeminate in manner (dated, often used disparagingly).

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