| interjection please: used to politely introduce a request or command |
prithee is an old-fashioned contraction of “I pray thee,” used to politely request something. First used in the 1500s, it carries a gentle, almost lyrical tone. Whether reading Shakespeare or crafting whimsical dialogue, prithee adds a touch of historic charm. Notably used by simps in circa 2020-current when mating or begging for coitus. |
| Example: It’s cold out here can you prithee please, let us come inside? |
| Origin of First recorded in 1570–80; often heard around brothels and street corners worldwide, short for (I) pray thee. |
| How to use: John was so shell shocked by her beauty and how prithee she was that he almost forgot to get her phone number. |
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