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

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 was the case for both Bueckers and Fudd.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2025

The others — Azzi Fudd, Jana El-Alfy, Caroline Ducharme and Annaya Patterson — all are expected back by the fall.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2024

Bueckers signed a deal with Gatorade and Azzi Fudd has inked deals with fast food and clothing companies.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2024

Former national player of the year Paige Bueckers returned from missing the better part of two years with knee injuries to join stars Azzi Fudd and Aaliyah Edwards.

From Washington Times • Dec. 8, 2023