by Babyface1936 February 01, 2020
1. Commonly refers to an old fashioned Christian movement which was common into colonial times.
2. According to H. L. Mencken, "The haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy."
2. According to H. L. Mencken, "The haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy."
by Zack Green August 19, 2004
A person that's literally the king/queen of inferiority that they make themselves feel better by acting morally over the top that they expect everyone to be like them and anyone that dares to differ will be canceled
My puritan friends act like they better than everyone but when they walked downstairs, they saw that me, my friend, and the dog were in fancy clothes, they freaked the fuck out and had a temper tantrum.
by demekin March 17, 2020
by shambola September 05, 2004
A an old fashioned, homeschooling mother who thinks that girls should suffer during warm weather because shorts and tank tops will turn them into strippers destined for hell.
*girl walks into room wearing a weather-appropriate but not revealing tank top and jeans*
Puritan mother: Oh my goodness! Put some clothes on before you end up spending the rest of your life in a brothel!
Girl: But look at Zack! He's shirtless and his jeans are so low we can practically see all of his boxers! Why is that ok??
Puritan mother: Because I'm a sexist bitch.
Puritan mother: Oh my goodness! Put some clothes on before you end up spending the rest of your life in a brothel!
Girl: But look at Zack! He's shirtless and his jeans are so low we can practically see all of his boxers! Why is that ok??
Puritan mother: Because I'm a sexist bitch.
by thatsjustterrible May 07, 2011
by WaCkEdOuTDj October 28, 2008
A person who loves Jesus and would never do drugs, have sex, or wear inappropriate clothing. They also go to church all the time and try to be the best they can be.
Jasmia: Hey Lexi you're such a good innocent Puritan! Keep staying above the influence a doing your homework!
Lexi: Thank you Jasmia. Praise Jesus!
Lexi: Thank you Jasmia. Praise Jesus!
by TARZAAAAN November 10, 2012