Fuddy-duddy

//ˈfʌdiˌdʌdi//

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Adjective

The word "fuddy-duddy" can be used as noun and adjective.

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Derived Terms

fudd fuddy-duddery fuddy-duddily fuddy-duddyish fuddy-duddyism

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

conservative conservativist

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