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Rimmer vs Primmer - What's the difference?

rimmer | primmer |

As a noun rimmer

is an implement for cutting, trimming, or ornamenting the rim of anything, as the edges of pies, etc.; also, a reamer.

As an adjective primmer is

comparative of prim.

rimmer

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • An implement for cutting, trimming, or ornamenting the rim of anything, as the edges of pies, etc.; also, a reamer.
  • One who performs oral sex on the anus of his/her partner.
  • :See also rim, rim-job.
  • A mixture of confections, spices, and/or salts applied to the rim of a beverage glass or mug.

    • primmer

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • (prim)

    • prim

    English

    Etymology 1

    (etyl) prim, prin, from (etyl) (lena) .

    Adjective

    (primmer)
  • prudish, straight-laced
  • formal; precise; affectedly neat or nice
    • prim''' regularity; a '''prim person
    (Jonathan Swift)
    Usage notes
    Often used in the collocation “prim and proper”.
    Derived terms
    * prim and proper * prissy

    Verb

  • (dated) To make affectedly precise or proper.
  • (dated) To dress or act smartly.

    • Etymology 2

    See privet.

    Noun

  • (botany) privet
    • (Webster 1913) ----