Proper - definition, pronunciation, transcription

It is not proper to speak that way.

The children need to learn proper behavior.

It would not be proper for you to borrow the ladder without asking first.

She is a very prim and proper young lady.

Is this the proper spelling of your name?

You need to eat a proper meal instead of junk food.

Each step must be done in the proper order.

They beat us good and proper.

Everything was in its proper place (=where it should be).

The proper name for Matthew's condition is hyperkinetic syndrome.

I don't feel that it would be proper for me to give you that information.

It is only right and proper that an independent inquiry should take place.

When are you going to settle down and get a proper job?

Try to eat proper meals instead of fast-food takeaways.

The friendly chat which comes before the interview proper is intended to relax the candidate.