Being a virgin is still equated these days with being a prude, which is not who I am at all.
That Nature is such a prude.
She wanted to look light, dispel any impression she might have given that she was a humourless prude.
As Jacky and Renee clean up after every one, they talk with Stephen about how stupid and snobbish Mr. Gatto was, and about how Cathy is such a prude.
I want to keep her happy, though, and I feel a prude -and I know she gets disappointed.
If you see people making out don't be a prude; just look away.
Marked by or exhibiting the characteristics of a prude;priggish.
Don't be such a prude you can carry modesty too far!
While it may sound a bit like the sentiments of an overbearing father who, like, totally doesn't get it, the unsolicited fashion advice is less about being prude and more about saving lives.
Courtesan: Well, the Temple is right next door, honey. They've been harassing us for years, you'd probably enjoy yourself there more anyway, prude!
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