prithee

[prɪˈðiː]

prithee Definition

a contraction of 'I pray thee', used to make a request or ask a question in a polite or formal way.

Using prithee: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prithee" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Prithee, tell me what happened.

  • Example

    Prithee, could you pass the salt?

  • Example

    Prithee, why are you so upset?

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Summary: prithee in Brief

The term 'prithee' [prɪˈðiː] is a contraction of 'I pray thee' and is used to make a request or ask a question in a polite or formal way. It is an interjection that is not commonly used in modern English.