Grundy

¹ American

[gruhn-dee] / ˈgrʌn di /

noun

Felix, 1777–1840, American politician: senator 1829–38, 1839–40; attorney general 1838–39.

Grundy ² American

[gruhn-dee] / ˈgrʌn di /

noun

Mrs., a narrow-minded, conventional person who is extremely critical of any breach of propriety.

Grundy British

/ ˈɡrʌndɪ /

noun

a narrow-minded person who keeps critical watch on the propriety of others

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Etymology

Origin of Grundy

After Mrs. Grundy, a character mentioned in the play Speed the Plough (1798) by Thomas Morton (1764?–1838), English playwright

Example Sentences

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Unfortunately, Chris Grundy has had first-hand experience of this.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Chris Grundy said he has now upgraded security at Celestial Collectibles and warned other card retailers and even personal collectors that they need to consider how they keep their cards safe.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

It can’t hurt to bring in an executive with “deep relationships” at Walmart, a major customer of PepsiCo’s, said BNP Paribas managing director Kevin Grundy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

They were taken to hospitals in Grundy County and Waterloo.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 2023

I dare say you don’t, Mrs. Grundy, but it’s true nevertheless.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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