What does prude mean?
A person who is excessively modest or prim, often to the point of being considered priggish or hypocritical. A person who is shocked or disapproving of something considered to be immoral or indecent.
Example
"She was a bit of a prude when it came to discussing sex, but she was also very open-minded."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.