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General Slang
pretty is as pretty does
PRIT-ee iz az PRIT-ee DUZ · phrase · informal
Character matters more than looks.
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A proverb: true beauty is shown through good behavior, not appearance.
“She may be plain, but pretty is as pretty does.”
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pretty is as pretty does In A Sentence
She may be plain, but pretty is as pretty does.
Origin & Usage
Old proverb widely repeated in the South as a lesson on character over looks.
Variants
handsome is as handsome does
People Also Ask
What does "pretty is as pretty does" mean?
It's a proverb meaning that true beauty shows through good behavior and character, not just appearance.
Where is it from?
It's an old proverb, widely repeated in the American South as a lesson about valuing character over looks.
How do you use it?
Use it to remind someone that actions matter more than looks, e.g. "She may be plain, but pretty is as pretty does."
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