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A '''prude''' ([[Old French]] ''prude'')<ref>{{cite web | title=Prude - yourDictionary.com | publisher=Houghton Mifflin Company | url=http://www.yourdictionary.com/ahd/p/p0625700.html | accessdate=2007-04-07 }}</ref> is a person who is described as being concerned with [[decorum]] or [[propriety]]. They may be perceived as being uncomfortable with [[human sexuality|sexuality]], [[nudity]], [[alcohol]], [[Recreational drug use|drug use]] or [[mischief]]. |
A '''prude''' ([[Old French]] ''prude'')<ref>{{cite web | title=Prude - yourDictionary.com | publisher=Houghton Mifflin Company | url=http://www.yourdictionary.com/ahd/p/p0625700.html | accessdate=2007-04-07 }}</ref> (Diane) is a person who is described as being concerned with [[decorum]] or [[propriety]]. They may be perceived as being uncomfortable with [[human sexuality|sexuality]], [[nudity]], [[alcohol]], [[Recreational drug use|drug use]] or [[mischief]]. |
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In contrast, prude was originally a noble compliment. Throughout history, it was usually associated with [[wisdom]], integrity, usefulness, and profit.<ref>{{cite web | title=Prude - http://www.answers.com/topic/prude | url=http://www.answers.com/topic/prude | accessdate=2008-05-02 }}</ref> |
In contrast, prude was originally a noble compliment. Throughout history, it was usually associated with [[wisdom]], integrity, usefulness, and profit.<ref>{{cite web | title=Prude - http://www.answers.com/topic/prude | url=http://www.answers.com/topic/prude | accessdate=2008-05-02 }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:32, 17 May 2009
Look up prude in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.
A prude (Old French prude)[1] (Diane) is a person who is described as being concerned with decorum or propriety. They may be perceived as being uncomfortable with sexuality, nudity, alcohol, drug use or mischief.
In contrast, prude was originally a noble compliment. Throughout history, it was usually associated with wisdom, integrity, usefulness, and profit.[2]
However times have changed. Society is much more tolerant of unprude behavior. Prudism is now considered highly antisocial behavior. Being considered prude is highly insulting as well.
See also
References
- ^ "Prude - yourDictionary.com". Houghton Mifflin Company. Retrieved 2007-04-07.
- ^ "Prude - http://www.answers.com/topic/prude". Retrieved 2008-05-02.
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