prudery

English

Etymology

First attested in 1709. prude +‎ -ery and from French pruderie.[1]

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈpɹuːdəɹi/
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Noun

prudery (countable and uncountable, plural pruderies)

  1. (uncountable) The condition of being prudish; prudishness
  2. (countable) Prudish behaviour

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References

  1. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2025) “prudery”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
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