noun

Pru

Pru (noun) means a nickname or short form of the name Prudence. Example: “Everyone at school just called her Pru.”

noun

A nickname or short form of the name Prudence.

"Everyone at school just called her Pru."

An informal short name for Prudential, a well-known UK financial services company.

"He took out a pension plan with the Pru."

How to use Pru

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA short nickname — either for a person named Prudence, or informally for the Prudential company.

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Etymology

A shortening of "Prudential" or of the given name "Prudence."

Frequently asked questions

What does “Pru” mean?

The word “Pru” means a nickname or short form of the name Prudence. In plain terms, a short nickname — either for a person named Prudence, or informally for the Prudential company.

How do you use “Pru” in a sentence?

Here is “Pru” used in a sentence: “Everyone at school just called her Pru.”

What part of speech is “Pru”?

“Pru” is a noun.

How many meanings does “Pru” have?

“Pru” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a nickname or short form of the name Prudence.

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