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Primness Definition & Meaning

primness
noun
  1. excessive or affected modesty
  2. exaggerated and arrogant properness

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Frequently asked questions

What does primness mean?
excessive or affected modesty exaggerated and arrogant properness
What part of speech is primness?
Primness is a noun.
How many definitions does primness have?
Primness has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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