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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

prig

/prɪɡ/ noun · British & US
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What does prig mean?

noun

A person who affects a sense of moral superiority, often by pretending to be more virtuous or refined than others. A person who is excessively self-righteous or hypocritical.

Example

"He was seen as a prig by his colleagues for his constant lecturing on the importance of punctuality."

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