Meaning & use
fuddy-duddy
An old-fashioned or overly conservative person who dislikes change and new ideas.
See it in a sentence
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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