pris·sy (prĭs'ē)
adj., -si·er, -si·est.
Excessively or affectedly prim and proper.

[Perhaps blend of PRI(M)¹ and (SI)SSY.]

prissily pris'si·ly adv.
prissiness pris'si·ness n.

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