prudery
English edit
Etymology edit
First attested in 1709. prude + -ery and from French pruderie.[1]
Pronunciation edit
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈpɹuːdəɹi/
Noun edit
prudery (countable and uncountable, plural pruderies)
- (uncountable) The condition of being prudish; prudishness
- (countable) Prudish behaviour
Synonyms edit
Translations edit
condition of being prudish; prudishness
prudish behaviour
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References edit
- ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “prudery”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.