verb
- past tense of 'pris'; to behave in an excessively proper, prudish, or fussy manner
Usage: informal; often used with 'up' (prissed up)
Examples
- She prissed up her appearance before the formal dinner.
- He prissed around the house, complaining about every little mess.
- The guests prissed and fussed over the seating arrangements.
- She prissed her hair and adjusted her outfit multiple times.
- They prissed about the rules rather than enjoying the party.