English · Slang Attested

prig

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To filch or steal.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lấy trộm

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Where it’s used: Used American English

to prig a handkerchief

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

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Common questions

What does “prig” mean?

To filch or steal.

Is “prig” formal or informal?

prig is generally archaic, slang.

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