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单词 stick-in-the-mud
释义

stick-in-the-mud

noun

ˈstik-ən-t͟hə-ˌməd How to pronounce stick-in-the-mud (audio)
: one who is slow, old-fashioned, or unprogressive
especially : an old fogy

Synonyms

  • antediluvian
  • Colonel Blimp
  • dodo
  • fogy
  • fogey
  • fossil
  • fud
  • fuddy-duddy
  • mossback
  • reactionary
  • stuffed shirt
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Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

stick-in-the-mud

noun

as in conservative
a person with old-fashioned ideas the committee is dominated by old stick-in-the-muds who have little interest in bringing new ideas to the table

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • conservative
  • fogey
  • fogy
  • veteran
  • fuddy-duddy
  • mossback
  • antediluvian
  • reactionary
  • fossil
  • fud
  • stuffed shirt
  • dodo
  • rightist
  • Colonel Blimp
  • old hand
  • mandarin
  • Tory
  • old maid
  • old-timer

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • liberal
  • modern
  • hipster
  • trendy
  • progressive
  • radical
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