fogy
or fo·gey
an excessively conservative or old-fashioned person, especially one who is intellectually dull (usually preceded by old): The board of directors were old fogies still living in the 19th century.
Origin of fogy
1Other words from fogy
- fo·gy·ish, adjective
- fo·gy·ism, noun
Words that may be confused with fogy
- foggy, fogy
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How to use fogy in a sentence
I listen to almost all of these old fogies, and usually regret it afterward.
The Strangest and Most Surprising Recordings of 2013 | Ted Gioia | December 22, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTBut with the Supreme Court set to rule on two major same-sex marriage cases this year, the old fogies might have the last laugh.
Sunday Talk: Cory Booker, Chuck Schumer, George Will & More (Video) | The Daily Beast Video | December 9, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTLorenzo Dow is still remembered by some of the "old fogies" as one of the most eccentric men that ever lived.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun; | Various"For goodness sake, Etta, don't class yourself among the old fogies," cried Mr. Traill.
The Pillar of Light | Louis TracyIt may be rather slow with just two old fogies like Harold and me for escorts, but we'll leave the matrons at home and take Snap.
Peggy Stewart at School | Gabrielle E. Jackson
It was not strange that the English should have come to the conclusion that the fogies were unfit to lead armies.
The old fogies were too much for their foe, a much younger man than either of them, and a soldier of high reputation.
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