Prude
Pronunciation: /ˈpruːd/
Prude (noun)
- A person who is very careful about what is considered proper, especially about sex or body topics.
- An attitude of being too strict about what others should say or do in public, often about personal topics.
Examples
- She avoids jokes because she is a prude.
- They think he is a prude when he blushes at compliments.