prim 
/ˈprɪm/ adjective
prim·mer; prim·mest /ˈprɪm/ adjective [or more prim; most prim] 1 sometimes disapproving a : very formal and proper
▪ a prim manner ▪ He has prim views on religion.
b : easily shocked or upset by rude behavior, comments, etc.
▪ a prim [=prudish] young lady ▪ Her aunts were very prim and proper. 2 : very neat in appearance
▪ a prim little house
▪ a prim manner ▪ He has prim views on religion.
b : easily shocked or upset by rude behavior, comments, etc.
▪ a prim [=prudish] young lady ▪ Her aunts were very prim and proper.
▪ a prim little house
— prim·ly adverb
▪ She was primly dressed. ▪ She spoke to him primly.
▪ She was primly dressed. ▪ She spoke to him primly.
— prim·ness noun [noncount]
