Meaning & use
prude
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A person who is easily shocked by, or disapproves of, matters relating to sex or nudity.
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His friends teased him for being such a prude about the racy movie.
She isn't a prude, but she prefers not to discuss such things at work.
A note on using this word
Usually used somewhat disapprovingly or teasingly of someone seen as overly modest or easily embarrassed.
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