Moderate as in old maid An individual, often older, with traditional or old-fashioned views and habits, similar to a fogy or fogey. Clear All
5 Example Sentences Showcasing the Meaning of 'Fuddy-duddy'
The fuddy-duddy at the office disapproved of casual Fridays, always dressed in a suit.
The fuddy-duddy book club stuck to classic literature and dismissed modern bestsellers.
The fuddy-duddy movie critic favored classic films and dismissed contemporary cinema as inferior.
The children found their grandfather's taste in music to be a bit fuddy-duddy, preferring more modern tunes.
At the family reunion, Uncle Bob's fuddy-duddy jokes from the '80s were met with awkward silence.
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