prissily

• Advérbio que significa de maneira excessivamente recatada, afetada ou meticulosa. Descreve um comportamento preocupado demais com a decência, a correção ou as aparências, muitas vezes de forma irritante ou artificial.

An adverb meaning "in an excessively prim, proper, or fussy manner." It describes behavior that is overly concerned with neatness, correctness, or decorum, often to the point of being annoying or affected.

1. In a prissy mannerC1informal

   In an overly proper, fussy, or prim manner, often showing excessive concern with neatness or correctness.

   Frescurice

   • She walked prissily across the room, adjusting her dress.
   • He prissily corrected everyone's grammar during the meeting.
   • The cat prissily avoided the puddle, lifting its paws high.

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