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Learn “Prim”

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Prim

adjective/PRIM/

Meaning

Very neat, proper and easily shocked by anything rude.

In context

Dressed in her prim uniform, Lucy sat perfectly straight for the photo.

Remember it

Prim sounds like 'primp' — a prim person primps and fusses to stay neat and proper.

Use it well

Use for someone stiffly neat and easily shocked; often slightly teasing.