What does prig mean?
nounA 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."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.