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prude (s) (noun), prudes (pl)
A person who is excessively concerned about proper behavior and is easily disturbed by things which don't shock or offend other people in general: Jaden's cousin was accused of being too much of a prude to enjoy movies containing violence or the mistreatment of others.
Someone who is overly proper in his or her behavior, dress, or speech; especially, in a way that annoys other people.
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Someone who is excessively concerned about proper behavior and who is easily upset or offended by things which generally don't bother other people; however, such a person who is so overly proper often annoys others by the way he or she behaves, speaks, or dresses. (1)