Definition of PRIMNESS

primness

Plural: primnesses

Noun

  • excessive or affected modesty
  • exaggerated and arrogant properness
  • The quality or state of being prim, precise, or proper.

Origin / Etymology

From prim + -ness.

Synonyms

Grundyism, priggishness, prudery, prudishness

Scrabble Score: 12

primness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
primness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
primness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

primness is a valid Words With Friends word