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prude Definition

prude (pro̵̅o̅d)

noun

a person who is overly modest or proper in behavior, dress, or speech, esp. in a way that annoys others

Etymology: Fr, back-form. < prudefemme, excellent woman < OFr prud (see proud) + feme, woman

prude Synonyms

prude

n.

prig, puritan, old maid, prudish person, prune*, priss*, sourpuss*, Mrs. Grundy*, stick-in-the-mud*, spoilsport*, wet blanket*, bluenose*, goody-goody*, tattletale*.

prude Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

censorious: After all, in times of crisis the nation has always looked to censorious self-important half-witted prudes for guidance.