Definition of prunes-and-prism in English:

prunes-and-prism

(also prunes-and-prisms)

adjective

Designating a prim or affected facial expression or manner of speaking. In extended use: affected mannerisms, superficial accomplishments.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The British Weekly: a journal of social and Christian progress. A phrase notionally or actually spoken aloud in order to form the lips into an attractive shape.

Definition of prunes-and-prism in US English:

prunes-and-prism

(also prunes-and-prisms)

adjective

Designating a prim or affected facial expression or manner of speaking. In extended use: affected mannerisms, superficial accomplishments.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The British Weekly: a journal of social and Christian progress. A phrase notionally or actually spoken aloud in order to form the lips into an attractive shape.

单词	prunes-and-prism
释义	Definition of prunes-and-prism in English: prunes-and-prism (also prunes-and-prisms) adjective Designating a prim or affected facial expression or manner of speaking. In extended use: affected mannerisms, superficial accomplishments. Origin Late 19th century; earliest use found in The British Weekly: a journal of social and Christian progress. A phrase notionally or actually spoken aloud in order to form the lips into an attractive shape. Definition of prunes-and-prism in US English: prunes-and-prism (also prunes-and-prisms) adjective Designating a prim or affected facial expression or manner of speaking. In extended use: affected mannerisms, superficial accomplishments. Origin Late 19th century; earliest use found in The British Weekly: a journal of social and Christian progress. A phrase notionally or actually spoken aloud in order to form the lips into an attractive shape.
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