proper

UK /ˈpɹɒp.ə(ɹ)/ US /ˈpɹɔp.ə/
adj 5adv 2noun 2name 1

Definitions

adj

1

Suitable.

the proper time to plant potatoes

The proper study of mankind is man.

2

Suitable.

a very proper young lady

This new-comer was a man who in any company would have seemed striking.[…]Indeed, all his features were in large mold, like the man himself, as though he had come from a day when skin garments made the proper garb of men.

3

Suitable.

4

Suitable.

5

Suitable.

adv

1

properly; thoroughly; completely.

'I thought it was the American Associated Press.' 'Oh, they are on the track, are they?' 'They to-day, and the Times yesterday. Oh, they are buzzing round proper.'

“Christmas Eve,” said Nabby Adams. “I used to pump the bloody organ for the carols, proper pissed usually.”

2

properly.

"But it's not many of us as can make 'em proper."

When I meet a bad chick, know I gotta tell her hello talk real proper, but she straight up out the ghetto

noun

1

Something set apart for a special use.

2

A part of the Christian liturgy that varies according to the date.

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