"pearl-clutchy" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more pearl-clutchy [comparative], most pearl-clutchy [superlative]
Etymology: pearl-clutch(ing) + -y Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|pearl-clutching|y|alt1=pearl-clutch(ing)}} pearl-clutch(ing) + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} pearl-clutchy (comparative more pearl-clutchy, superlative most pearl-clutchy)
  1. (idiomatic, informal, derogatory) Prim, prudish, or easily offended. Tags: derogatory, idiomatic, informal Synonyms: pearl-clutching
    Sense id: en-pearl-clutchy-en-adj-r79J17~I Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y

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