Fudd

[ fuhd ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Fudd¹

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

Analysis: For the second straight year, the UConn Huskies had high expectations coming into the season only to have them dashed by a string of injuries that sidelined five players for the season, including star guard Azzi Fudd.

From Seattle Times

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

From Seattle Times

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

From Seattle Times

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

The physical setbacks have included the season-ending loss of Fudd to a knee injury and continuing head and neck issues for starting guard Caroline Ducharme, who’s been sidelined for much of this season.

From Seattle Times