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Meaning of prim in English
Pronunciation
/prɪm/
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Verb
prim
Definitions
1.
assume a prim appearance
Examples
« They mince and prim »
2.
contract one's lips
Examples
« She primmed her lips after every bite of food »
3.
dress primly
Classifying Adjective
prim
Definitions
1.
affectedly dainty or refined
Synonyms
refined
2.
exaggeratedly proper
Examples
« my straitlaced Aunt Anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts »
Synonyms
proper