prig

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1 1.2.1 Noun 1.2.1.1 Derived terms 1.2.1.2 Translations 1.3 Etymology 2 1.3.1 Verb 1.3.1.1 Translations 1.4 Anagrams

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[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /pɹɪg/, SAMPA: /pr\Ig/

  Rhymes: -ɪɡ

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[edit] Noun

prig (plural prigs)

1. A person who demonstrates an exaggerated conformity or propriety, especially in an irritatingly arrogant or smug manner.
2. (British) A petty thief or pickpocket
3. (archaic) A conceited dandy; a fop.

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• priggish

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[edit] Etymology 2

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[edit] Verb

to prig (third-person singular simple present prigs, present participle prigging, simple past and past participle prigged)

1. (Scottish) To haggle or argue over price.

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• Anagrams of gipr
• grip