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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

priggish

/prɪdʒɪʃ/ adjective · British & US
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What does priggish mean?

adjective

Having or showing a self-righteous and annoyingly proud attitude; excessively concerned with being proper or virtuous.

Example

"He was accused of being priggish for lecturing others on their behavior."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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