Look up “prig”, then go be one somewhere else. High is just as proper as well and the term is in common usage. And of course, you do know that in English THAT is the standard. There is no l’academie francaise in English sport.... THAT is why it is taking over the world.
I heard it said that Englsh beats up other languages in alleys, and rifles through their pockets, looking for loose words and spare usages.
I meant that, at least to me there is a difference between high paid and well paid.
A well paid person is someone who is paid what they are worth without having to deal with factors that artificially drive wages down (illegal immigrants). High paid, has, at least to me the connotation of lots of money.
A service worker at Wendy’s making $8.00 an hour is well paid. But, that is not a high paying job.
The economy needs jobs at all levels, entry level, and for those with higher skills and abilities.