1. formal and proper in behavior or appearance, often in an exaggerated or affected way

1. to make oneself look neat and proper
Usage: often used with ‘up’

Examples

• She sat with prim posture, hands folded neatly in her lap.
• The teacher’s prim manner made the students feel uncomfortable.
• He gave a prim smile and declined the invitation to dance.
• The Victorian house had a prim and proper appearance.
• She primmed her hair before the important meeting.
• The children were told to prim themselves before dinner.
• His prim response suggested he disapproved of the joke.