fogey
Americannoun
plural
fogeysnoun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of fogey
C18: of unknown origin
Example Sentences
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"I acknowledge the fact I was the old, craggy fogey, and she was this beautiful creature," Depp said.
From Salon • Aug. 17, 2023
But sometimes, alas, a reluctant or confused old fogey must be persuaded.
From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 2023
“I acknowledge the fact I was the old, craggy fogey and she was this beautiful creature,” he said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2022
“It was really hard for me, for such an old fogey, to perform after the new generation,” he said after he secured his Olympic berth.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 21, 2021
Mr. Keesing, the old fogey who teaches math, was mad at me for the longest time because I talked so much.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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