4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Prig' in a Sentence
"A person who insists on precise conformity, fusses about trivial matters, or emphasizes exaggerated propriety, often in a self-righteous or irritating manner." more
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During the picnic, Emma acted like a prig, criticizing the arrangement of the sandwiches on the table.
The prig insisted on everyone standing in a perfectly straight line before entering the classroom.
My little brother can be a prig about keeping his toys arranged in a specific order.
Mr. Johnson, the history teacher, is known for being a prig when it comes to students following his class rules.
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