noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:Uncle Bob is always wearing his bow tie, which makes me think of a duddy uncle at family gatherings.

Definition:Old-fashioned or awkward cousins who insist on using outdated customs or maintaining formal behavior.

From duddy uncles

Example:The elderly man took a duddy walk across the room, holding onto the wall for support.

Definition:An awkward, formal, or hesitant gait or way of walking, often associated with older, more traditional people or those who are unused to modern ways.

From duddy walk