prudery

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Scrabble points: 13
Words With Friends: 14
Letters: 7

Pronunciation

/ˈpɹuːdəɹi/

Definition of prudery

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

(uncountable)The condition of being prudish; prudishness

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noun

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

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Etymology

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

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