Stick In the Mud

Posted by Bruce Kahl on July 20, 2000

In Reply to: Phrase meaning posted by Halo on July 20, 2000

: Can anyone tell me what's the meaning of "sticks in the mud"?

Main Entry: stick-in-the-mud
Pronunciation: 'stik-&n-[th]&-"m&d
Function: noun
Date: 1733
: one who is slow, old-fashioned, or unprogressive; especially : an old fogy

• Stick In the Mud and Old Fogey James Briggs 07/20/00