Meaning & use

fuddy-duddy

noun·Everyday

An old-fashioned or overly conservative person who dislikes change and new ideas.

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My uncle is a real fuddy-duddy who still refuses to use a smartphone.

Don't be such a fuddy-duddy; try the new restaurant with us tonight.

A note on using this word

Fuddy-duddy is a playful, informal insult, usually meant lightheartedly rather than as a serious criticism.

Words with a similar meaning

stick-in-the-mud

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