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as in fogey
a person with old-fashioned ideas a fuddy-duddy who thought that anyone too young to vote shouldn't be out past 8:00 p.m.

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fuddy-duddy

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adjective

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Recent Examples of fuddy-duddy
Noun
Her characters were women whose roles often implied their own eventual replacements: teachers, fading former love interests, fuddy-duddy old-fashioned relics. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024 The good news is that for every fuddy-duddy like myself who can’t seem to get on board with crowdfunding kids’ lives, there are twice as many generous, kind-hearted individuals willing to give a little—or a lot—toward schools, sports, and charities. Melissa Willets, Parents, 3 Feb. 2024 Another group of screenwriters have mocked Ms. Lombardini online as a fuddy-duddy who hangs out at chain restaurants, the taunt being that no Hollywood person would be caught dead in one. John Koblin, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2023 And that’s part of what the Oscars, in their slightly fuddy-duddy way, can do: confer respectability on popular movies that represent groundbreaking achievement. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 12 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuddy-duddy
Adjective
  • Kate could’ve even returned the favor by embarrassing Reese at some stodgy American awards show!
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
  • If your dip still feels a bit stodgy, try adding a little more tahini or olive oil to smooth it out.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Since 2015, the Supreme Court has skewed conservative, as Donald Trump appointed three judges during his first presidential term.
    Abby Monteil, Them, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Berlin, Germany Reuters — Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized Friedrich Merz, her successor as leader of the country’s conservatives, on Thursday for pushing through a bill on tighter immigration control with the help of the far right.
    Reuters, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • To stay warm without looking dowdy, add a fuzzy shrug or jacket on top and a pair of lace or plumetis tights below.
    Talia Abbas, Glamour, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Helen, on the other hand, has blossomed from dowdy to dazzling, and is now a best-selling author bent on revenge and wooing back Ernest. Desperate, Madeline finds a potion endowing her with eternal youth — but with a few Faustian caveats.
    Frank Rizzo, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The Tigers added a veteran to their pitching staff, signing Alex Cobb to a one-year, $15 million contract on Dec. 10.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
  • This time, the focus is on Carl Edwards, an athlete known for his unique victory celebrations and impressive career stats; Ricky Rudd, an 'Iron Man' of racing with an incredible number of consecutive starts; and Ralph Moody, a WWII veteran who made his name as both a driver and team owner.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025

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