Prigs — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈprig/

Meaning & Definition of Prigs

Prigs (noun)

  1. thief
  2. fop
  3. fellow, person
  4. one who offends or irritates by observance of proprieties (as of speech or manners) in a pointed manner or to an obnoxious degree

Prigs (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. someone who annoys people by being very careful about proper behavior and by criticizing the behavior of other people

    "She is too much of a prig for my liking."

    similar: fuddy-duddies, old maids, spoilsports, stuffed shirts, bluenoses, moralists, Mrs. Grundys, nice nellies, prudes, puritans, wowsers (chiefly Australian), moralizers, goody-goodies
    opposite: libertarians, libertines, misbehavers, immoralists

Related Entry: Prig (noun)

Prig is a different word from Prigs. The synonyms below are for prig, not for prigs.

  1. someone who annoys people by being very careful about proper behavior and by criticizing the behavior of other people

    "She is too much of a prig for my liking."

    similar: fuddy-duddy, old maid, spoilsport, stuffed shirt, bluenose, moralist, Mrs. Grundy, nice nelly, prude, puritan, wowser (chiefly Australian), moralizer, goody-goody, Goody Two-shoes
    opposite: libertarian, libertine, misbehaver, immoralist

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Prigs

The most common words with a similar meaning to Prigs:

Chiefly Australian: wowsers
fuddy-duddies, old maids, spoilsports, stuffed shirts, bluenoses, moralists, Mrs. Grundys, nice nellies, prudes, puritans, moralizers, goody-goodies

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Prigs

Words with the opposite meaning of Prigs:

libertarians, libertines, misbehavers, immoralists

Word Forms of Prigs

Derived words: priggery (noun), priggish (adjective), priggishly (adverb), priggishness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Prigs

prig to steal

First known use: 1567

Frequently Asked Questions about Prigs

What does "Prigs" mean?

"Prigs" means thief. As a noun, it is defined as: thief.

What is another word for "Prigs"?

Other words for "Prigs" include fuddy-duddies, old maids, spoilsports, stuffed shirts, bluenoses, moralists, Mrs. Grundys and nice nellies. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Prigs" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Prigs"?

There are 13 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Prigs". Common alternatives include fuddy-duddies, old maids, spoilsports, stuffed shirts, bluenoses, moralists, Mrs. Grundys, nice nellies, prudes and puritans.

What is the opposite of "Prigs"?

Antonyms of "Prigs" include libertarians, libertines, misbehavers and immoralists.

How do you use "Prigs" in a sentence?

Examples of "Prigs" in a sentence: "She is too much of a prig for my liking.".

Is "Prigs" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Prigs" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Prigs"?

"Prigs" is pronounced /ˈprig/.

What is the origin of the word "Prigs"?

"Prigs" comes from prig to steal. First known use: 1567.