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stick–in–the–mud
noun \ˈstik-ən-thə-ˌməd\
: someone who has old-fashioned ideas or who does not like trying new or exciting things
Full Definition of STICK-IN-THE-MUD
: one who is slow, old-fashioned, or unprogressive; especially : an old fogy
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First Known Use of STICK-IN-THE-MUD
1733
Related to STICK-IN-THE-MUD
- Synonyms
- antediluvian, Colonel Blimp, dodo, fossil, fud, fuddy-duddy, mossback, reactionary, stick-in-the-mud, stuffed shirt
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