Prim ( adjective , verb , noun )

(As an adjective)

Prim ( adjective )

1. Properly dressed or groomed; neat and tidy.
2. Reserved or formal in behavior; stiffly polite.
3. Excessively or affectedly precise or proper.
4. Being in a state of readiness or preparedness.

Origin:

From middle english prim, from old french prim, from latin primus ("first").

Examples:

1. She always looked prim and proper in her business attire.
2. He gave a prim little bow before introducing himself.
3. The hostess's prim and affected manner made her guests uncomfortable.
4. The soldiers were prim and ready for battle.
5. The prim and proper lady walked down the street with her dog.

(As a verb)

Prim ( verb )

1. Properly dressed or groomed; neat and tidy.
2. Reserved or formal in behavior; stiffly polite.
3. Excessively or affectedly precise or proper.
4. Being in a state of readiness or preparedness.

Origin:

From middle english prim, from old french prim, from latin primus ("first").

Examples:

1. She always looked prim and proper in her business attire.
2. He gave a prim little bow before introducing himself.
3. The hostess's prim and affected manner made her guests uncomfortable.
4. The soldiers were prim and ready for battle.
5. The prim and proper lady walked down the street with her dog.

(As a noun)

Prim ( noun )

1. Properly dressed or groomed; neat and tidy.
2. Reserved or formal in behavior; stiffly polite.
3. Excessively or affectedly precise or proper.
4. Being in a state of readiness or preparedness.

Origin:

From middle english prim, from old french prim, from latin primus ("first").

Examples:

1. She always looked prim and proper in her business attire.
2. He gave a prim little bow before introducing himself.
3. The hostess's prim and affected manner made her guests uncomfortable.
4. The soldiers were prim and ready for battle.
5. The prim and proper lady walked down the street with her dog.