Fuddy Duddy

Pronunciation: /ˈfʌdi ˈdʌdi/

Definitions of fuddy duddy

noun a dull or boring person

Example Sentences

A1 My grandfather is a fuddy duddy who still listens to music on vinyl.

A2 The fuddy duddy at the office always complains about new technology.

B1 She was considered a fuddy duddy for refusing to try any new foods.

B2 The fuddy duddy's outdated views clashed with the progressive ideas of the younger generation.

C1 Despite his reputation as a fuddy duddy, he was actually quite open-minded about certain issues.

C2 The fuddy duddy's traditional values were respected by many in the community.

Examples of fuddy duddy in a Sentence

formal The elderly gentleman was often described as a fuddy duddy due to his traditional views.

informal My aunt is such a fuddy duddy when it comes to technology, she still uses a flip phone.

slang Don't be such a fuddy duddy, let's go out and have some fun!

figurative The company's outdated policies made it seem like a fuddy duddy in the fast-paced industry.

Grammatical Forms of fuddy duddy

• past tense: fuddy duddied
• plural: fuddy duddies
• comparative: more fuddy duddy
• superlative: most fuddy duddy
• present tense: fuddy duddies
• future tense: will fuddy duddy
• perfect tense: has fuddy duddied
• continuous tense: is fuddy duddying
• singular: fuddy duddy
• positive degree: fuddy duddy
• infinitive: to fuddy duddy
• gerund: fuddy duddying
• participle: fuddy duddied

Origin and Evolution of fuddy duddy

First Known Use: 1904 year

Language of Origin: British English

Story behind the word: The term 'fuddy duddy' is believed to have originated in British English as a playful way to describe someone who is old-fashioned or overly conservative.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'fuddy duddy' has come to be used more broadly to refer to anyone who is perceived as being out of touch or rigid in their thinking, regardless of age.