Associations to the word «Prudery»

Wiktionary

PRUDERY, noun. (uncountable) The condition of being prudish; prudishness
PRUDERY, noun. (countable) Prudish behaviour

Dictionary definition

PRUDERY, noun. Excessive or affected modesty.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle