prudish
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dɪʃ adjective
1.
excessively proper or modest in speech, conduct, dress, etc.
2.
characteristic of a prude.
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prude (pruːd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a person who affects or shows an excessively modest, prim, or proper attitude, esp regarding sex | |
| [C18: from French, from prudefemme, from Old French prode femme respectable woman; see | |
| 'prudish | |
| —adj | |
| 'prudishly | |
| —adv | |
| 'prudishness | |
| —n | |
| 'prudery | |
| —n | |
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Prudish
is always a great word to know.
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