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| prim [ prim ] (comparative prim·mer, superlative prim·mest) |
adjective |
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1. prudish: easily shocked by vulgar or obscene language or behavior
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2. formal and proper: excessively formal and proper in manner or appearance
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3. very neat: excessively neat and tidy
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| [Early 18th century. Origin ?] |
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  prim·ly adverb |
| prim·ness noun |
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