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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

prudes

/pruːdz/ noun · British & US
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What does prudes mean?

noun

People who are excessively modest or prim, often to the point of being considered old-fashioned or stuffy.

Example

"The group of prudes at the party were shocked by the DJ's explicit lyrics."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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