Prude

Pronunciation: /ˈpruːd/

Prude (noun)

  1. A person who is very careful about what is considered proper, especially about sex or body topics.
  2. 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.