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Meaning of fuddy-duddy

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

fuddy-duddy

Pronunciation:/ˈfʌdiˌdʌdi/

noun

Definitions

  1. An old-fashioned, persnickety or ineffective person.

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

adjective

Definitions

  1. Old-fashioned and persnickety or ineffective