'Prudery' definitions:

Definition of 'prudery'

(from WordNet)
noun
Excessive or affected modesty [syn: primness, prudishness, prudery, Grundyism]

Definition of 'Prudery'

From: GCIDE
  • Prudery \Prud"er*y\, n.; pl. Pruderies. [F. pruderie. See Prude.] The quality or state of being prudish; excessive or affected scrupulousness in speech or conduct; stiffness; coyness. --Cowper. [1913 Webster]

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