prim and proper



prim and proper

someone who is prim and proper behaves in a very formal and correct way and is easily shocked by anything rude I can't quite imagine Ellen drinking pints of beer - she's very prim and proper.
See also: and, proper

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
HipÓLitoee-PO-lee-to (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese
Polat-Turkish
Halle (2)HAL-eeEnglish (Modern)
Naevius-Ancient Roman
Amaryllisam-ə-RIL-is (English)Literature
Raymundo-Spanish, Portuguese (Brazilian)