intj
prithee
PRIH-thee
Prithee (intj) means an old-fashioned way of saying "please," used to soften a request or question. Example: “Prithee, tell me what troubles you so.”
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An old-fashioned way of saying "please," used to soften a request or question.
"Prithee, tell me what troubles you so."
How to use prithee
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn archaic, poetic way of saying "please" — you'll mostly see it in old plays or deliberately old-fashioned writing today.
When to use it
Archaic; used today mainly for humorous or theatrical effect, not in normal speech.
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Etymology
A contraction of "I pray thee" — an archaic way of politely asking someone to do something.
Rhymes for prithee
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What does “prithee” mean?
The word “prithee” means an old-fashioned way of saying "please," used to soften a request or question. In plain terms, an archaic, poetic way of saying "please" — you'll mostly see it in old plays or deliberately old-fashioned writing today.
How do you pronounce “prithee”?
“Prithee” is pronounced PRIH-thee (/ˈpɹɪði/ in IPA).
How do you use “prithee” in a sentence?
Here is “prithee” used in a sentence: “Prithee, tell me what troubles you so.”
What part of speech is “prithee”?
“Prithee” is an intj.
