prissy in German
prissy in German is spießig, zimperlich, überkorrekt — prissy means excessively prim, fussy, or particular about small details.
prissy in German
spießig
Prim and fussy; too precise; overparticular.
zimperlich
Prim and fussy; too precise; overparticular.
überkorrekt
Prim and fussy; too precise; overparticular.
bieder
Well-mannered; well-behaved.
brav
Well-mannered; well-behaved.
What does "prissy" mean?
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adj Excessively prim, fussy, or particular about small details.
"He gave a prissy little frown at the mismatched napkins."
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adj Lacking toughness or vigor; overly delicate or effeminate in manner (dated, often used disparagingly).
"The older sailors mocked him for being too prissy for the job."
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prissy in a sentence
- He gave a prissy little frown at the mismatched napkins.
- Their prissy neighbor complained about every blade of grass out of place.
- The older sailors mocked him for being too prissy for the job.
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What is "prissy" in German?
"prissy" in German is spießig, zimperlich, überkorrekt. prissy means: Excessively prim, fussy, or particular about small details.
How do you use "prissy" in a sentence?
Example: "He gave a prissy little frown at the mismatched napkins." In German, "prissy" is spießig, zimperlich, überkorrekt.
Are there other ways to say "prissy" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "prissy": spießig, zimperlich, überkorrekt, bieder, brav.
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