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Grundy

1

[ gruhn-dee ]

noun

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

Grundy

2

[ gruhn-dee ]

noun

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

Grundy

/ ˈɡrʌndɪ /

noun

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

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Derived Forms

  • ˈGrundyist, noun
  • ˈGrundyˌism, noun

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Other Words From

  • Grundy·ist Grundy·ite noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Grundy1

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Grundy1

C18: named after Mrs Grundy, the character in T. Morton's play Speed the Plough (1798)

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