Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fuddler

Noun
/ˈfʌdlər/
Definition
A person who is confused or foolish.
Examples
  • After his fifth attempt to assemble the furniture, he realized he was just a fuddler.
  • She described her friend as a fuddler, always getting into amusing predicaments.
Meaning
The term ‘fuddler’ typically refers to someone who is disoriented or acting in a silly manner. It can also imply a level of ineptitude or incompetence.
Synonyms
  • fool
  • dunce
  • simpleton
  • nincompoop