How to Pronounce "prissy"
word
ˈpɹɪsi
PRIS-see
pɹˈɪsi
pri-SEE
Definition
Someone who is prissy is very worried about behaving properly, looking neat, or keeping things clean, often in a fussy or overly sensitive way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɪsi
British English
pɹˈɪsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRIS-see
UK
pri-SEE
Listen in Context
My sister is very prissy about her clothes.
He doesn't like camping because he's too prissy.
Don't be so prissy about getting your hands dirty.
She can be a little prissy when it comes to eating street food.