Fudd

American  

[fuhd] / fʌd /

noun

Disparaging.

1. a gun owner who uses guns only for hunting or for shooting sports and who opposes the ownership of assault rifles and other automatic firearms intended for defense or attack.

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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

The legend goes that when Dan Snyder was removed as chairman of Six Flags Amusement Parks, Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd embraced each other in tears in the Looney Tunes Lounge.

From Washington Times

Lou Lopez Senechal scored 25 points for the Huskies, Azzi Fudd had 14, and Ohio State transfer Dorka Juhasz finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

From Washington Times

They were without standout Azzi Fudd for much of the year as well.

From Seattle Times

The Huskies received 25 points from Lou Lopez Senechal while Dorka Juhasz chipped in 13 points and 10 rebounds and Azzi Fudd added 14 points.

From Seattle Times

Fudd, who was averaging just under 18 points before being hurt, and Ducharme, a 3-point threat, both returned to help the Huskies cruise through the Big East Tournament, though neither was in top form: Fudd averaged just 8.3 points over the three games and Ducharme scored a total of four points.

From Seattle Times