noun

Fudd

Fudd (noun) means Slang: a gun owner who supports traditional hunting rifles but favors restrictions on other firearms, such as handguns. Example: “Online gun forums often argue over who counts as a "fudd.”

noun

Slang: a gun owner who supports traditional hunting rifles but favors restrictions on other firearms, such as handguns.

"Online gun forums often argue over who counts as a "fudd.""

Slang: a clumsy or poorly informed person.

"He fumbled the instructions like a total fudd."

How to use Fudd

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishInternet slang for a certain type of gun owner, or more generally, a bumbling person, named after a cartoon character.

Word forms

Fudds plural, Fudds plural

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Etymology

From Elmer Fudd, the bumbling hunter character in Warner Bros.' Looney Tunes cartoons.

Rhymes for Fudd

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Fudd” mean?

The word “Fudd” means slang: a gun owner who supports traditional hunting rifles but favors restrictions on other firearms, such as handguns. In plain terms, internet slang for a certain type of gun owner, or more generally, a bumbling person, named after a cartoon character.

How do you use “Fudd” in a sentence?

Here is “Fudd” used in a sentence: “Online gun forums often argue over who counts as a "fudd.".”

What part of speech is “Fudd”?

“Fudd” is a noun.

How many meanings does “Fudd” have?

“Fudd” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: slang: a gun owner who supports traditional hunting rifles but favors restrictions on other firearms, such as handguns.