Definition of fuddy-duddy

fuddy-duddy

• Old in one's ways, or one who acts older than they are.

  He is such a fuddy duddy.

  Last edited on May 14 2011. Submitted by Blohard from Northern, Bagley, WI 53801, USA on Jan 23 2003.

noun

• A spoilsport, prude, old fashioned/conservative person

  Last edited on Oct 08 2004. Submitted by Raymond B. from Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, UK on Oct 08 2004.

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