English Explanatory Dictionary

puriteen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A teenager or young adult (especially an LGBTQ or LGBTQ-supportive member of Gen Z) whose views on sexuality are seen as sex-negative or moralistic.

Pronunciation

/ˈpjʊə.ɹɪˌtiːn/ /ˈpjɔː-/ /ˈpjʊ.ɹɪˌtin/ /ˈpjɜ-/

Word forms

puriteen puriteens puri-teen

Etymology

Blend of puritan + teen. Popularized on Twitter in March 2021.

Related words

purifur
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