prudish
pronunciation
How to pronounce prudish in British English:
UK [ˈpru:dɪʃ]
How to pronounce prudish in American English:
US ['prudɪʃ]
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- Adjective:
- exaggeratedly proper
Word Origin
- prudish (adj.)
- 1717, from prude (adj.) + -ish. Related: Prudishly; prudishness.
Example
- 1. She gave a prudish refusal to enjoy rude jokes .
- 2. Americans retain a strong prudish streak .
- 3. A prudish refusal to enjoy rude jokes .
- 4. Perhaps it was too prudish .
- 5. And here was I thinking the english we reserved and prudish .