Definition of "prig" in English

noun

1. A deliberately superior person; a person who demonstrates an exaggerated conformity or propriety, especially in an irritatingly arrogant or smug manner.

2. (archaic) A conceited dandy; a fop.

3. (UK, Ireland, archaic, thieves' cant) A tinker.

4. (UK, Ireland, archaic, thieves' cant) A petty thief or pickpocket.

verb

1. (slang, archaic) To filch or steal.

   • to prig a handkerchief

2. To ride.

3. (obsolete) To copulate.