英语词汇“prim”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	prim
释义	prim I. \ˈprim\ noun (-s) Etymology: short for obsolete primprint privet, of unknown origin : privet 1a II. verb (primmed ; primmed ; primming ; prims) Etymology: origin unknown *intransitive verb* : to make oneself or one's expression prim : assume a prim manner or appearance < they mince and prim and pout — George Meredith > *transitive verb* 1. : to give a prim or demure expression to < primming her thin lips after every mouthful of tea — John Buchan > 2. : to arrange or dress affectedly or demurely — usually used with up or out < prim her up in an old-fashioned gown > III. adjective (usually primmer usually primmest) 1. a. : formal and precise in manner or appearance : stiffly decorous < a prim and slightly sardonic man — W.J.Locke > < prim-lipped > b. : prudish < was at heart intensely prim, easily shocked — Time > 2. : neat, trim < prim little egg saucers — Sheila Hibben > < prim little spicy gardens — American Guide Series: Texas > IV. abbreviation 1. primary 2. primate 3. primitive
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