noun
- people who are excessively concerned with being or appearing virtuous, modest, or righteous, especially regarding matters related to sex or propriety
Usage: plural of prude; often used disapprovingly
Examples
- The teenagers called their parents prudes for objecting to the movie.
- She thought her coworkers were prudes because they didn’t laugh at her jokes.
- The book was banned by local prudes who found it offensive.
- Don’t be such prudes – it’s just a harmless romantic comedy.
- The art exhibit was criticized by prudes in the community.
- They accused the school board of being prudes for changing the dress code.