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Meaning of fuddy-duddy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
/ˈfʌdiˌdʌdi/

Definitions

An old-fashioned, persnickety or ineffective person.

US, informal

Examples

“My grandma is a fuddy-duddy when it comes to keeping her house clean.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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