Etymology

grundy

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Today it means: A narrow-minded person or group that is overly concerned with censoring or criticizing personal conduct. Full definition →

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grundy · noun, adjective1

Derived from Mrs. Grundy, a prudish character from the play Speed the Plough (1798) by the English playwright Thomas Morton.

grundy · noun2

Backformation from Grundies, an underwear brand name.

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