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fuddy-duddy

noun
fud·​dy-dud·​dy | \ ˈfə-dē-ˌdə-dē How to pronounce fuddy-duddy (audio) \
plural fuddy-duddies

Definition of fuddy-duddy

: one that is old-fashioned, unimaginative, or conservative
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fuddy-duddy adjective

First Known Use of fuddy-duddy

circa 1904, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for fuddy-duddy

origin unknown

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fuddy-duddy

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English Language Learners Definition of fuddy-duddy

informal + disapproving : a person with old-fashioned or conservative ideas and attitudes

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