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Definition of pricey

pricey

/ˈpraɪ.si/
pri · cey
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• adjective

1

Having a high price; expensive or costly, often more so than expected or justified (used informally).

Example

"The waterfront restaurant serves excellent seafood, though the menu is a bit pricey for a casual lunch."

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• Rhymes for pricey

• Nearby Words

pricelessly
pricelist
pricer
pricey
priciness
pricing
prick

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 20th century by adding the adjective-forming suffix '-y' to the noun 'price', which derives from Old French 'pris' and Latin 'pretium' (value, reward).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pricey. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pricey
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