Definitions for: Prudery

[n] excessive or affected modesty

Webster (1913) Definition: Prud"er*y, n.; pl. Pruderies. [F. pruderie. See
Prude.]
The quality or state of being prudish; excessive or affected
scrupulousness in speech or conduct; stiffness; coyness.
--Cowper.

Synonyms: Grundyism, primness, prudishness

See Also: modesty