noun
General Slang
princess
PRIN-sess · noun · slang
A demanding patient on the call bell for trivial requests
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Slang for a patient who constantly rings the call bell for minor wants and is hard to satisfy. Also 'diva.'
“Bed four's a princess — that's the tenth buzz for a pillow.”
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princess In A Sentence
Bed four's a princess — that's the tenth buzz for a pillow.
Origin & Usage
Nursing slang.
Variants
diva
People Also Ask
What does 'princess' mean in nursing slang?
It's slang for a demanding patient who constantly rings the call bell for minor wants and is hard to satisfy.
Is there another word for it?
Yes — 'diva' is used the same way.
Is it a compliment?
No — it's a mildly derogatory term for a high-maintenance patient.
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