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[Date: 1700-1800; Origin: Perhaps from Old French prin 'excellent, fine', from Latin primus; PRIME1]
very formal and careful in the way you speak and behave, and easily shocked by anything rude
::She looked prim and nervous in her best hat and coat.
::a very prim and proper young lady
prim clothes are neat and formal
::a prim suit
-- primly adv