"Prigs" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Prigs" Meaning

Pronunciation: /prɪɡz/

Nouns:

1. A choke or snag in a rope or string, especially one caused by a knot.
2. A small, typically ostentatious, device or ornament, especially one displaying wealth or status.
3. A person, especially a man, who is self-important, opinionated, and excessively proud.

Example sentences:
- The sailor noticed a tight prig in the rope that needed to be untangled.
- The jewelry featured a large prig studded with diamonds.
- He was considered a bit of a prig by his colleagues for his overconfident attitude.

"Prigs" Examples

Prigs

Example Sentences

1. The art collector became notorious for buying prigs - mediocre paintings by mediocre artists that became valuable due to speculation.

2. The con artists were accused of selling prigs to unsuspecting collectors as valuable masterpieces.

3. The investment scheme was a classic case of selling prigs to people who didn't know better.

4. The restaurant's prigs were overpriced and lacked any real flavor or aesthetic appeal.

5. The guidebook warned tourists about buying local handicrafts, which are often prigs made by underpaid artisans.