Dudster
/ˈdʌd.stər/noun
An informal term for a person or thing regarded as a dud or failure.
Did you know?Unlike words such as “glamour” or “fascinate,” “dudster” has no documented occult origin; its mystery comes from “dud,” a word whose earliest history remains uncertain.
Etymological Timeline
Early Modern English
English
dud
“A worthless or shabby thing; the exact origin is uncertain.”
19th Century
English
dud
“A person or thing that fails, especially a failed explosive device.”
19th Century
English
-ster
“A suffix used to form nouns for people associated with an activity or quality.”
20th Century
English
dudster
“An informal formation meaning a dud or an unsuccessful person.”
Modern English
English
dudster
“A humorous or mildly insulting word for a failure or disappointment.”