prig
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To filch or steal.
Register: archaic, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
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).
Common questions
What does “prig” mean?
To filch or steal.
Is “prig” formal or informal?
prig is generally archaic, slang.