fuddy-duddies
Stuffy, outdated folks
Fuddy-duddies is the plural of fuddy-duddy, a person who is old-fashioned, stuffy, or resistant to new ideas.
The term is mildly dismissive but not harsh—more affectionate teasing than insult: Don't be such fuddy-duddies—try the new restaurant.
Often applied to those who cling to outdated habits or refuse to adapt to changing times.
Belonging to earlier times
- conservativeCautious about altering customs
- behind-the-timesOut of step culturally
- outdatedNo longer in use
- antiquatedOld and outdated
conventional · old-school · traditional · reactionary · backward-looking · resistant · inflexible · rigid
Lacking fresh air
- primAffectedly proper and stiff
- properSocially appropriate
- uptightAnxiously rigid in manner
- stiffNot easily bent
prudish · priggish · strait-laced · square · fussy · persnickety · fastidious · formal
Advanced in age
- seniorsOldest in a group
- old-timersLongtime participants or members
- codgersCantankerous elderly men
- geezersElderly men, often grumpy
fogeys · fossils · dinosaurs · relics · grandparents · elders · retirees · pensioners
One fearing modern devices
- analogComparable equivalent
- flip-phoneHinged mobile device
- dial-upPhone-line internet connection
- typewriterMechanical printing keyboard
rotary · vinyl · cassette · handwritten · pen-and-paper · snail-mail · offline · unplugged
old-fashioned
Belonging to earlier times
- conservativeCautious about altering customs
- behind-the-timesOut of step culturally
- outdatedNo longer in use
antiquated · conventional · old-school · traditional · reactionary · backward-looking · resistant · inflexible · rigid · hidebound
stuffy
Lacking fresh air
stiff · prudish · priggish · strait-laced · square · fussy · persnickety · fastidious · formal · buttoned-up
elderly
Advanced in age
- seniorsOldest in a group
- old-timersLongtime participants or members
- codgersCantankerous elderly men
geezers · fogeys · fossils · dinosaurs · relics · grandparents · elders · retirees · pensioners · veterans
technophobe
One fearing modern devices
- analogComparable equivalent
- flip-phoneHinged mobile device
- dial-upPhone-line internet connection
typewriter · rotary · vinyl · cassette · handwritten · pen-and-paper · snail-mail · offline · unplugged
fuddy-duddiesprogressives
Social reform advocates
innovators · radicals · freethinkers · nonconformists · mavericks
fuddy-duddiesfree spirits
Independent, unconventional people
live wires · firecrackers · bon vivants · party animals · daredevils
fuddy-duddiestrendsetters
Those who initiate popular styles
hipsters · cool kids · fashionistas · tastemakers · influencers