Fudd
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Fudd
First recorded in 2005–10; named after Elmer J. Fudd, an animated cartoon character in the Warner Bros. Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series, portrayed as a hapless, feckless hunter armed with a double-barreled shotgun
Example Sentences
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The Wings have gone 19-65 in the last two seasons but they return leading scorer Paige Bueckers, added Azzi Fudd in the draft and have some hope.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
Senior guard Azzi Fudd is making 45.5% of her shots from beyond the arc.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026
Azzi Fudd is making 45.5% of shots from beyond the arc—while taking more shots than nearly anyone else.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026
Fudd was considered by many a late first-round pick until she announced she will return for one more year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2025
That’s how Bueckers and Fudd both look back on their own experiences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2025
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