priggisms
/ˈprɪɡɪzəmz/
noun
- Statements or behaviors that show an annoying, self-righteous attitude of moral superiority.
- She couldn't stand his priggisms about healthy eating while he secretly ate junk food.
- The teacher's priggisms made the students roll their eyes during the lecture.
- His constant priggisms about recycling annoyed everyone at the party.
- The quality or habit of being priggish; excessive concern with proper behavior and moral correctness.
- The novel satirizes the priggisms of Victorian society.
- His priggisms made it hard for him to relax and have fun with friends.
- The committee's priggisms prevented any creative ideas from being accepted.
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