priggishness

prig

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [prig]
- /prɪg/
- /ˈprɪ.ɡɪ.ʃnəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prig]
- /prɪg/

Definition of priggishness word

noun priggishness a person who displays or demands of others pointlessly precise conformity, fussiness about trivialities, or exaggerated propriety, especially in a self-righteous or irritating manner. 1

Just one definition for priggishness

Information block about the term

Origin of priggishness

First appearance:

before 1560

One of the 32% oldest English words

First recorded in 1560-70; formerly, coxcomb; perhaps akin to prink

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Priggishness

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Priggishness

priggishness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

priggishness usage trend in Literature

This diagram is provided by Google Ngram Viewer

Synonyms for priggishness

noun priggishness

arrogance — the quality or state of being arrogant; overbearing pride or self-importance
conceitedness — having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.
contemptuousness — showing or expressing contempt or disdain; scornful; disrespectful.
high-handedness — condescending or presumptuous; overbearing; arbitrary: He has a highhanded manner.
imperiousness — domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing: an imperious manner; an imperious person.

All 10 Synonyms of priggishness

Matching words

Was this page helpful?

Yes No

Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page

Tell us why?