Definition of proper
proper
adverb
- full and comprehensive, used in modifying adjectives describing anything except people.
It's a great film, proper good.
by Matthew R., Blackpool, United Kingdom, May 31 2004 (Edit definition)
- used to modify adjectives describing people positively, it adds the implication of decency, nicety and moral fortitude:
She's a lovely girl, proper nice.
by Matthew R., Blackpool, United Kingdom, May 31 2004 (Edit definition)
- used to intensify adjectives describing people negatively, it essentially means "total".
He's a proper slimeball.
by Matthew R., Blackpool, United Kingdom, May 31 2004 (Edit definition)
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Slang terms with the same root words:
- proper: proper-dopper
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