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Definition of prudery - 2 dictionary results

prud⋅er⋅y

  [proo-duh-ree]
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–noun, plural -er⋅ies for 2.
1. excessive propriety or modesty in speech, conduct, etc.
2. pruderies, prudish actions, phrases, or words.
Origin:
1700–10; < F pruderie. See prude, -ery
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prud·er·y   (prōō'də-rē)   
n.   pl. prud·er·ies

  1. The state or quality of being prudish.

  2. An instance of prudish behavior or talk.


[French pruderie, from prude, prude; see prude.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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