fuddy-duddy

noun

Meaning

An old-fashioned person who is fussy, conservative, and resistant to new ideas or trends.

Examples

Don't be such a fuddy-duddy; come out and try this new dance club with us.
The board of directors was full of fuddy-duddies who refused to update the company's outdated software.

Synonyms: square, conservative, old-fashioned, reactionary

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fuddy-duddy

noun

Pronunciation: ˈfʌdiˌdʌdi

Definition

An old-fashioned person who is fussy, conservative, and resistant to new ideas or trends.

Examples

Don't be such a fuddy-duddy; come out and try this new dance club with us.
The board of directors was full of fuddy-duddies who refused to update the company's outdated software.
He acted like a total fuddy-duddy when he complained about the volume of the music at the party.

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