old fogy
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of old fogy
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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I comfortably describe myself as an old fogy.
From Slate ● Feb. 6, 2018
Does all of this make me an old fogy?
From New York Times ● Sep. 27, 2010
Not so, Wilbur Daniel Steele, 65, who rejoices in being a reactionary and flavorful old fogy.
From Time Magazine Archive
As soon as a man acquires fairly good sense it is said he is an old fogy.
From Time Magazine Archive
She says, parson, she’s glad our old fogy has gone, for it’s some pleasure to come and hear you.”
From The Parson O' Dumford by Fenn, George Manville
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