Prithee
interjection
Used to ask someone to do something.
'Prithee, pass me that book,' said the scholar.
Often appears as...
- prithee
- tell; prithee
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
interjection
Used to express surprise or disbelief.
'Prithee! That cannot be true,' she exclaimed.
Often appears as...
- prithee! what
- prithee! no
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
interjection
Used to ask someone to do something.
'Prithee, pass me that book,' said the scholar.
Often appears as...
- prithee
- tell; prithee
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
interjection
Used to express surprise or disbelief.
'Prithee! That cannot be true,' she exclaimed.
Often appears as...
- prithee! what
- prithee! no
Usage tips
Formal
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3English Politeness
Used like 'please,' prithee conveys polite requests but feels more poetic and solicitous.
Prithee, lend me a moment of your time.
Pro Tip 2/3Dated Expression
'Prithee' gives a historical or grandiose flavor to conversation, fitting for reenactments or drama.
Prithee, attend our Renaissance fair!
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Device
Used in literature to establish time period or to embellish character dialogue with old-fashioned charm.
Prithee, sir, may I partake in this dance?
Pro Tip 1/3English Politeness
Used like 'please,' prithee conveys polite requests but feels more poetic and solicitous.
Prithee, lend me a moment of your time.
Pro Tip 2/3Dated Expression
'Prithee' gives a historical or grandiose flavor to conversation, fitting for reenactments or drama.
Prithee, attend our Renaissance fair!
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Device
Used in literature to establish time period or to embellish character dialogue with old-fashioned charm.
Prithee, sir, may I partake in this dance?
Pro Tip 1/3English Politeness
Used like 'please,' prithee conveys polite requests but feels more poetic and solicitous.
Prithee, lend me a moment of your time.
Pro Tip 2/3Dated Expression
'Prithee' gives a historical or grandiose flavor to conversation, fitting for reenactments or drama.
Prithee, attend our Renaissance fair!
Pro Tip 3/3Literary Device
Used in literature to establish time period or to embellish character dialogue with old-fashioned charm.
Prithee, sir, may I partake in this dance?
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our troupe of actors are about to perform a short play listen closely because afterwards we're gonna ask you about what you heard let the play on memory begin prithee milady did you put chance see my
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To Remember or Not to...
our troupe of actors are about to perform a short play listen closely because afterwards we're gonna ask you about what you heard let the play on memory begin prithee milady did you put chance see my
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Quote examples
Colley Cibber
English Playwright
Prithee don't screw your wit beyond the compass of good manners.
Quote examples
Colley Cibber
English Playwright
Prithee don't screw your wit beyond the compass of good manners.
Example 1 of 1
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