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fundies

noun·Advancedinformaldisapproving

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UK/ˈfʌndiz/
US/ˈfʌndiz/

“fundies” is a form of “fundie”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.

Usage warning: this word is disapproving. It shows a negative opinion, so take care with who and what you use it about.

Meanings

  1. nounpluralinformaldisapproving

    People with very strict, literal religious beliefs, especially conservative Christians; also used for the beliefs themselves.

    Grammar: Always plural in form; it refers to a group or to a set of attitudes, never to one person.

    Patterns

    • the fundies
    • a bunch of fundies

    Her cousins are fundies who don't celebrate Halloween.

    He grew up among the fundies in a small rural town.

    The article pokes fun at the fundies on campus.

  2. nounpluralinformalfinance

    Short for 'fundamentals' in finance: the basic financial facts about a company, such as earnings and debt.

    Grammar: Used in trading talk; it is plural and takes a plural verb.

    Patterns

    • check the fundies
    • the fundies look strong

    Before buying, traders check the fundies: revenue, margins and debt.

    The stock fell even though its fundies were solid.

Word forms

singularfundie

Common combinations

religious fundies
The documentary follows a family of religious fundies.
a bunch of fundies
A bunch of fundies showed up to protest the play.
the fundies on campus
The fundies on campus run a weekly Bible study.
check the fundies
Smart investors check the fundies before they buy.

Synonyms and how they differ

fundamentalist
The neutral, standard word; 'fundies' is informal and often mocking, so avoid it in serious writing.
zealot
Suggests aggressive enthusiasm for a cause, not necessarily religion, and is also negative.

Word family

fundie noun
The singular form: one such person.
fundamentalism noun
The strict religious movement or set of beliefs.
fundamentalist noun
A neutral term for a supporter of strict religious beliefs.

Commonly confused: fundies or fundis?

fundies vs fundis

A different word: in South Africa it can mean experts, from 'fundi', a skilled person.

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