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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."

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