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The meaning of "fuddy duddy"

" Fuddy-duddy "
Meaning:
An old-fashioned and foolish type of person.
Example:
He irons his socks. He's a real fuddy-duddy.
Where did it originate?:
USA, 19th century.
Where is it used?:
Worldwide.
More idioms about:   stupidity   reduplication   america  
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