Young Fogey
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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On the one hand, these Young Fogey clothes resemble those times — a pussy-bow blouse feels very Margaret Thatcher or, to American eyes, Nancy Reagan.
From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2017
In short, they were classicists whose sartorial tastes veered towards the old-fashioned — just like the characters created by these Young Fogey designers today.
From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2017
But I soon discovered that the Young Fogey was one of that large class of persons who do not evolve but revolve, whose brilliancy is that of the fixed star.
From Without Prejudice by Zangwill, Israel
Ah!" said the Young Fogey, "Plato was a great thinker.
From Without Prejudice by Zangwill, Israel
"They are starting the Grand Prix," hastily interrupted the Young Fogey.
From Without Prejudice by Zangwill, Israel
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