prig

noun
UK: /prɪɡ/
US: /prɪɡ/

  1. A person who behaves as if they are morally better than other people.

    1. Don't be such a prig; relax and enjoy yourself a little bit.
    2. The headmaster was a self-righteous prig who always lectured us about morality, but I think he was right.

Synonyms

moralist pedant puritan
prig verb

  1. To steal something of little value.

    1. He tried to prig some sweets from the shop.
    2. Someone had been prigging fruit from the garden, and the gardener was furious about it.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "prig" is /prɪɡ/ in British English and /prɪɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prig": moralist, pedant, puritan.

Example usage of "prig": "Don't be such a prig; relax and enjoy yourself a little bit.". More examples on the page.