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It sounds very like a much more polite variation of what I've heard said about a woman who is believed to be cold or aloof.
http://www.bartleby.com/63/62/6162.html shows a usage along these lines.
http://phrases.shu.ac.uk/meanings/81900.html is mildly interesting.
I note the word "prissy" is often used to convey a cute display of dignity in pets, so maybe the actual usage is similar. The phrase sounds ambiguous -perhaps context and tone carry some of the meaning. I'm guessing this could convey an affectionate verbal expression or a cutting barb, depending on circumstance.
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