Fuddy Duddy

B1 16+

Synonyms of fuddy duddy

Antonyms of fuddy duddy

Collocations of fuddy duddy

old-fashioned
Frequency: 70 %

He was often mocked for his old-fashioned ways.

conservative
Frequency: 60 %

She was labeled as a conservative fuddy duddy by her younger colleagues.

outdated
Frequency: 55 %

His views on technology were completely outdated, making him a fuddy duddy.

stick-in-the-mud
Frequency: 50 %

Don't be such a stick-in-the-mud, let's try something new for once.

traditionalist
Frequency: 45 %

The traditionalist fuddy duddy refused to adapt to modern technology.

Idiomatic Expressions for fuddy duddy

  • Phrase: stuck in a fuddy duddy mindset
    Meaning: being resistant to change or new ideas
    Usage: He's stuck in a fuddy duddy mindset and can't see the benefits of updating our technology.