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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
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See also

fuddy-duddyism Fudenberg fudepen Fudge fudge box fudge cake

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