Prissy vs. Prissiness

Prissy vs. Prissiness — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Prissy and Prissiness

Prissyadjective

Excessively prim, proper, particular or fussy.

Prissinessnoun

The state or quality of being excessively prim or proper.

Prissyadjective

Very feminine or dressy.

Prissyadjective

Well-mannered, well-behaved.

Prissynoun

A person who is excessively prim, proper, particular or fussy.

Prissyadjective

exaggeratedly proper;

my straitlaced Aunt Anna doesn't approve of my miniskirts
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Prissyadjective

excessively fastidious and easily disgusted;

too nice about his food to take to camp cookingso squeamish he would only touch the toilet handle with his elbow