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1. : to give a prim or demure expression to. primming her thin lips after every mouthful John Buchan. 2. : to dress primly. prim.
PRIM definition: 1. very formal and correct in behaviour and easily shocked by anything rude: 2. very formal and…. Learn more.
Prim definition: formally precise or proper, as persons or behavior; stiffly neat.. See examples of PRIM used in a sentence.
PRIM meaning: 1. very formal and correct in behaviour and easily shocked by anything rude: 2. very formal and…. Learn more.
3 meanings: 1. affectedly proper, precise, or formal 2. to make prim 3. to purse (the mouth) primly or (of the mouth) to be so.... Click for more definitions.
Prim means polite, straight-laced, even twee. Many characters in Jane Austen novels are prim and proper. Prim describes someone who is so concerned with being proper it becomes almost fake. If you go to the beach on spring break wearing a Victorian bathing costume, you're being prim.
Definition of prim adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of prim adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adjective. uk/prɪm/us. Someone who is prim behaves in a very formal way and is easily shocked by anything rude: Sarah wouldn't find that funny - she's far too prim and proper (= shocked by anything rude).
1. formally precise or proper; prissy; prudish. 2. stiffly neat. v.i. 3. to draw up the mouth in an affectedly nice or precise way. v.t. 4. to make prim, as in appearance. 5. to draw (one's features) into a prim expression. [1675–85; orig. uncertain] prim′ly, adv.
