Prissy Definition & Meaning

prissy
adjective
  1. exaggeratedly proper; "my straitlaced Aunt Anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts"
  2. excessively fastidious and easily disgusted; "too nice about his food to take to camp cooking"; "so squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow"

"Prissy" in song lyrics

See how prissy is used in real songs:

  • "accardo miss prissy"
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  • "myspace lil miss prissy"
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  • "miss prissy"
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Usage tips for "prissy"

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