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prurient

The correct spelling is prurient.

How to pronounce prurient

/ˈpɹʊəɹ.i.ənt/
adjective

IPA: /ˈpɹʊəɹ.i.ənt/

Say it like: Pru-ree-nt

The correct spelling is prurient. Uneasy with desire; itching; especially, having a lascivious anxiety or propensity; lustful.

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Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Uneasy with desire; itching; especially, having a lascivious anxiety or propensity; lustful.
  2. 2.Arousing or appealing to sexual desire.
  3. 3.Curious, especially inappropriately so.

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