Proper
PROP-uh /ˈprɒpə/
Informal Neutral
What it really means
As slang, "proper" means "really/completely" (proper tired, a proper laugh) or "real/genuine" (a proper cup of tea). It adds emphasis.
Chinese explanation
俚语中 proper 表示"非常、彻底"（proper tired 累坏了）或"正宗的、像样的"（a proper cup of tea 一杯像样的茶），起加强语气的作用。
Example conversation
A: How was the food at that new place?
B: Proper good. First proper meal I've had all week.
A：那家新店的菜怎么样？
B：非常好吃。这是我这周吃的第一顿像样的饭。
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