Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fuddy-duddy
noun
/ˈfʌdi ˈdʌdi/
Definition
A person who is old-fashioned and resistant to change, often seen as stuffy or overly serious.
Examples
- My grandfather is such a fuddy-duddy; he won’t even try texting.
- She accused him of being a fuddy-duddy for not wanting to go to the new club.
Meaning
The term is used to describe someone who clings to outdated practices and ideas, opposing modern or innovative approaches.
Synonyms
- stick-in-the-mud
- killjoy
- traditionalist
