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- prig noun [C]. › a ​person who ​obeys the ​rules of ​correct ​behaviour and ​considers himself or herself to be ​morally ​better than other ​people. (Definition of prig from the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press).
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prig- definition and synonyms Blog. A must for anyone with an interest in the changing face of language. The Macmillan Dictionary blog explores English as it is spoken around the world today. Definition and synonyms of prig from the online English dictionary from Macmillan Publishers Limited.
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Definitions &Translations Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Prig. A prig, sometimes spelled prigg, is a person who shows an inordinately zealous approach to matters of form and propriety – especially where the prig has the ability to show superior knowledge to those who do not know the protocol.
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Definitions &Translations Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  Prig(verb) to haggle about the price of a commodity; to bargain hard. 2  Prig(verb) to cheapen. 3  Prig(verb) to filch or steal; as, to prig a handkerchief. 4  Prig(noun) a pert, conceited, pragmatical fellow. 5  Prig(noun) a thief; a filcher.
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- Consumer packaged goods (CPG) refers to a broad spectrum of manufacturers, sellers, and marketers of physical goods (typically packaged in some way, shape or form) used by consumers and sold through a retailer.
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- Top Definition. erg. An awful torture machine that should be illegal under the eighth ammendment, but gets out under a loophole that it is fun.. Commonly used in the regime of an evil dictator by the name of 'Coach' and his/her faithful servant, 'coxswain'.Originally derived from the greek word meaning to work, which is what one does; very, very hard, for a long, long time.Causing the buildup of extreme amounts of lactic acid in the body, and thus great pain.n awful torture machine that should be illegal under the eighth ammendment, but gets out under a loophole that it is fun.. Commonly used in the regime of an evil dictator by the name of 'Coach' and his/her faithful servant, 'coxswain'.
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Definitions &Translations Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Pug. The pug is a toy dog with a wrinkly, short-muzzled face and curled tail. The breed has a fine, glossy coat that comes in a variety of colors, although often black or fawn, and a compact square body with well-developed muscles.
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consumer packaged goods (CPG) consumer packaged goods (CPG) Consumer packaged goods (CPG) is an industry term for merchandise that customers use up and replace on a frequent basis. Examples of consumer packaged goods include food, beverages, cosmetics and cleaning products. CPG can be contrasted with durable goods (DG), an industry term for merchandise that is not consumed or destroyed in use and is generally not replaced until the merchandise experiences a problem.
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Matthew Gagalis Joins Pri-Med Educational Development Team Pri‐Med is an operating division of Diversified Communications. Based in Boston, MA, the organization has been a trusted source for professional medical education to over 275,000 clinicians since 1995.
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Privet A privet is a flowering plant in the genus Ligustrum. The genus contains about 50 species of erect, deciduous or evergreen shrubs, sometimes forming small or medium-sized trees, native to Europe, north Africa, Asia and Australasia.ome species produce a fruit, which is mildly toxic to humans. Symptoms from eating privet fruit include nausea, headache, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, low blood pressure, and low body temperature.
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- fug. n. A heavy, stale atmosphere, especially the musty air of an overcrowded or poorly ventilated room: In spite of the open windows the stench had become a reeking fug (Colleen McCullough).[Perhaps alteration of., stench .]. fug·gy adj.. A heavy, stale atmosphere, especially the musty air of an overcrowded or poorly ventilated room: In spite of the open windows the stench had become a reeking fug (Colleen McCullough). [Perhaps alteration of. , stench .]. fug·gy adj.
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WATT SECOND Noun. 1. erg-a cgs unit of work or energy; the work done by a force of one dyne acting over a distance of one centimeter. energy unit, heat unit, work unit-a unit of measurement for work.
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- The Toyota Prius (/ˈpriːəs/) is a full hybrid electric mid-size hatchback, formerly a compact sedan developed and manufactured by Toyota.he Prius is a power-split or series-parallel (full) hybrid, sometimes referred to as a combined hybrid, a vehicle that can be propelled by gasoline and/or electric power. Wind resistance is reduced by a drag coefficient of 0.25 (0.29 for 2000 model) with a Kammback design to reduce air resistance.
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Definitions &Translations Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  Prig. prig, n. a pert fellow who gives himself airs of superior wisdom.—adj. 2  Prig. prig, n. a thief.—v.t.
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pug pug. n. 1. (Breeds) Also called: carlin a small compact breed of dog with a smooth coat, lightly curled tail, and a short wrinkled nose. 2. (Animals) any of several small geometrid moths, mostly of the genus Eupithecia, with slim forewings held outstretched at rest.
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- Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Pug(verb) to mix and stir when wet, as clay for bricks, pottery, etc. Pug(verb) to fill or stop with clay by tamping; to fill in or spread with mortar, as a floor or partition, for the purpose of deadening sound.
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Pickup group Meeting Stone. Wipe. A pickup group, or pug, is a group of random players that are grouped together via the matchmaking system, usually to do an instance or quest. Note that the word group refers to the literal meaning of a group, i.e. players having a common objective, and is not limited to five persons (a party). Raids with pick-up players are still called PuG, despite being a raid.
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- Definition of pug. 1  1 : any of a breed of small sturdy compact dogs of Asian origin with a smooth, short coat, tightly curled tail, short muzzle, and broad wrinkled face. 2  2a : pug noseb : a close knot or coil of hair : bun.
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GG The antonym of GG, BG (Bad Game) is used when a player feels that he or she has been outmatched by an overwhelming score or the game has taken an unfavorable turn. Beginning in 2010, the phrase became commonly used in the action game League of Legends, as well as World of Warcraft, Starcraft II and Call of Duty.
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primogeniture primogeniture. (noun) The custom, law, principle, or tradition granting inheritance of a family estate to the first born or eldest child. Example: The traditional method of succession for the British throne. Audio Pronunciation: (pri·mo·gen·i·ture).
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lug noun. verb. Lug is defined as a heavy bolt used to fasten a wheel, or is slang for a big man. 1  An example of a lug is the bolt used to mount a tire.2  A man who is helpful at lifting heavy things is an example of a lug.oun. 1  A handle or projection used as a hold or support. 2  A lug nut. 3  Nautical A lugsail. 4  A projecting part of a larger piece that helps to provide traction, as on a tire or the sole of a boot.
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privet privet. n. 1. (Plants). a. any oleaceous shrub of the genus Ligustrum, esp L. vulgare or L. ovalifolium, having oval dark green leaves, white flowers, and purplish-black berries. b. (as modifier): a privet hedge.riv·et. n. 1. Any of various shrubs of the genus Ligustrum, especially L. vulgare, having opposite leaves and clusters of white flowers and widely used for hedges. 2. Any of several similar or related plants.
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fag fag 1. n. Chiefly British. 1. a. A student at a boarding school who is required to perform menial tasks for a student in a higher grade. b.A drudge. 2. Fatiguing or tedious work; drudgery.v. fagged, fag·ging, fags. v. tr.. Chiefly Brit. drudgery; toil. 3. Brit. a younger pupil in a British public school required to perform certain menial tasks for an older pupil. 4. a drudge. 5. to tire or weary by labor (often fol. by out). 6. Brit. to require to do the menial chores of a fag.
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- Definition of vug. : a small unfilled cavity in a lode or in rock.
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prig noun. The definition of a prig is a person who is very smug in demonstrating how and why they follow their moral behaviors. An example of a prig is someone who is annoying when explaining why they do something a certain way.
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GERD gastroesophageal. pertaining to the stomach and esophagus. gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) any of various conditions resulting from gastroesophageal reflux, ranging in seriousness from mild to life-threatening; principal characteristics are heartburn and regurgitation.When there is damage to the esophageal epithelium, it is known as reflux esophagitis.n abbreviation which takes into account the UK/US spelling differences of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (see there)/gastroesophageal reflux disease (GOR/GER if referring to reflux alone).