Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dudder

noun

/ˈdʌdər/

Definition

A term used to describe something that is dull or sluggish, often referring to an object that lacks vitality or excitement.

Examples

The old watch was a real dudder; it barely worked and wasn’t worth fixing.
Despite the colorful packaging, the product turned out to be a dudder and didn’t live up to expectations.
His jokes were such dudders that nobody laughed.

Meaning

In informal contexts, ‘dudder’ can refer to a person or thing that is considered boring or uninteresting. It conveys a sense of disappointment or lack of engagement.