prig

Definitions

Common Collocations

• 1.insufferable prig令人难以忍受的道学先生
• 2.self-righteous prig自以为是的卫道士
• 3.[moral prig]道德说教者
• 4.utter prig十足的假正经

Example Sentences

• 1.

  He was such a prig that he lectured his friends about their table manners.

• 2.

  Nobody liked the office prig who constantly reminded colleagues about company policy.

• 3.

  Don't be such a prig — a little fun never hurt anyone.