prig
Plural
prigs
1
an individual who behaves in an excessively moralistic manner, often displaying an attitude of superiority toward others
- John was such a prig, always lecturing everyone about proper etiquette and criticizing their behavior.
- He was labeled a prig due to his constant moralizing and refusal to engage in any activities he deemed inappropriate.
- During family events, Uncle Joe always found something to disapprovingly nitpick about others' behavior, earning him the nickname "the insufferable old prig".