Associations to the word «Prudery»

Wiktionary

PRUDERY, noun. (uncountable) The condition of being prudish; prudishness
PRUDERY, noun. (countable) Prudish behaviour

Dictionary definition

PRUDERY, noun. Excessive or affected modesty.

Wise words

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