Definitions for prudish

prudish prud·ish

Spelling: [proo-dish]
IPA: /ˈpru dɪʃ/

Prudish is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 144 anagrams from letters in prudish (dhiprsu).

Definitions for prudish

adjective

  1. excessively proper or modest in speech, conduct, dress, etc.
  2. characteristic of a prude.

Origin of prudish

First recorded in 1710-20; prude + -ish1

Examples for prudish

Pat Valdo is dressed as a prudish old lady with an enormous bustle.

Deep they needed to be, because the Nazis could take offense quicker than a prudish Victorian spinster.

I'm in earnest; I don't want any prudish weights on this conversation.

It is bashful, for nature is ever so; but it is not prudish, for only corruption is prudish.

Only dont be too much shocked by my frankness; dont be prudish.

Conservative women who dare to run for office are simultaneously attacked as sleazy and prudish.

Some people thought her old fashioned, strait-laced, prudish.

His strength and his youth called to hers, expecting no prudish response.

Who knew a country notorious for selling used underwear in vending machines could be so prudish?

She was the perfect African-American woman for prudish America to cling to—very pretty, fresh-faced, and immensely talented.

Word Value for prudish
Scrable

13

Words with friends

14

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