prim

• Beschreibt eine Person, die sehr förmlich, prüde und leicht schockiert ist durch etwas Grobes oder Unanständiges; auch: übertrieben korrekt und steif im Benehmen.

Describes a person who is very formal, proper, and easily shocked by anything rude or indecent.

1. Excessively proper or formalB2formal

   Behaving in a very formal, correct, and slightly stiff manner, often to seem superior.

   Prüde

   • She gave a prim smile and refused to join the game.
   • He sat primly on the edge of the chair, hands folded.
   • The old lady was known for her prim and proper attitude.

   Synonymeformalgenteelold-maidishpriggishprissyproperpuritanicalstiffstrait-laceduptight

   Antonymecarelesseasygoinginformallooserelaxedslovenlyunaffected

2. Neat and formal in appearanceB2formal

   Describing someone's dress or appearance as very neat, tidy, and formal, sometimes in an exaggerated way.

   Steif und förmlich im Auftreten

   • She wore a prim little dress with a high collar.
   • His prim appearance made him stand out at the casual party.
   • The room was decorated in a prim, old-fashioned style.

   Synonymecorrectdapperdemurefastidiousformalneatprecisepriggishproperprudishsprucestiffstrait-lacedtidytrim

   Antonymedisheveleddisorderlymessyrumpledscruffyslipshodsloppyslovenlyunkemptuntidy

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas ordentlich, korrekt oder präzise zu machen, oft auf steife oder übertrieben förmliche Weise; auch sich selbst zurechtmachen oder herausputzen.

A verb meaning to make something neat, formal, or precise, often in a stiff or overly proper manner.

1. Assume a prim appearanceC1formal

   To adopt a neat, formal, and proper appearance or demeanor.

   Ein geziertes Auftreten annehmen

   • She primmed herself before the formal dinner.
   • He primmed his tie and adjusted his collar.
   • The actress primmed for the cameras on the red carpet.

   Synonymepreenprimpprinkspruce

2. Contract one's lipsC1formal

   To purse or tighten one's lips, often to show disapproval or to look proper.

   Lippen schürzen

   • She primmed her lips in disapproval.
   • He primmed his mouth when he heard the rude comment.
   • The teacher primmed her lips before scolding the student.

   Synonymecompresspuckerpursetighten

3. Dress primlyC1formal

   To dress in a neat, formal, and proper manner.

   Sich züchtig kleiden

   • She primmed herself in a tailored suit for the interview.
   • He primmed his outfit to match the strict dress code.
   • The children were primmed in their Sunday best.

   Synonymepreenprinkspruce

   Antonymedishevelmussrufflerumple

Phrasal-Variantenprim outprim up