fuddy-duddy

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die altmodisch, konservativ oder langweilig in Verhalten oder Aussehen ist und sich oft gegen Veränderungen sträubt.

A noun referring to a person who is old-fashioned, conservative, or dull in attitude or appearance, often resistant to change.

1. Old-fashioned or conservative personB2informal

   A person who is overly concerned with traditional values, rules, or appearances, and is resistant to change or new ideas.

   Altmodischer Mensch

   • My grandfather is a bit of a fuddy-duddy; he still uses a flip phone.
   • Don't be such a fuddy-duddy; come try the new virtual reality game.
   • The new manager is a real fuddy-duddy who insists on strict dress codes.

   Synonymeconservativefossilprigprudesquarestick-in-the-mudtraditionalist

   Antonymeinnovatorliberalprogressiveradical