priss
Pronunciation: [prɪs]
Word
Context: "behavior"
(verb) to act in a way that is overly proper or to show off about being clean and neat. It’s like when someone is so careful about how they behave that it seems like they are more focused on that than enjoying the moment.
Example
She tends to priss about at parties, making sure her dress always looks perfect.
Example
He doesn't priss around; he just enjoys the mess of painting without worrying about his clothes.
Example
Why do you always priss when you have guests over?
Context: "appearance"
(adjective) to describe someone who is very particular about their looks or behavior. This means they care a lot about being proper or neat all the time, almost to a fault.
Example
Her priss attitude makes her look very polished and sophisticated.
Example
His priss behavior turns people away; they prefer someone more relaxed.
Example
Is being so priss helpful in everyday life?
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