prudish adj. + Add to list US //ˈpɹudɪʃ// UK //pɹˈuːdɪʃ// prud·ish SynonymsEtymology Synonyms priggishprimprissypuritanicalsquare toedstraight lacedstraightlacedstrait lacedstraitlacedtight lacedOrigin From prude + -ish.