A person who demonstrates an exaggerated conformity or propriety, especially in an irritatingly arrogant or smug manner.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Archaic A conceited dandy; a fop.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Chiefly British A petty thief or pickpocket.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
One who offends or irritates by observance of proprieties (as of speech or manners) in a pointed manner or to an obnoxious degree.
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A self-righteously moralistic person who behaves as if they are superior to others.
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verb-transitive
Chiefly British To steal or pilfer.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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