fogey

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12
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5
Pronunciation
/ˈfoʊɡi/
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/ˈfoʊɡi/ · /ˈfəʊɡi/

Definition of fogey

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A dull person (especially an old man) who is behind the times, holding antiquated, over-conservative views.
    “[T]he old fogies, as you call them, at Bays’s, are some of the first gentlemen in England, of whom you youngsters had best learn a little manners, and a little breeding, and a little modesty.”
    “We attribute the use of the word Fogey, by so accomplished a scholar as Mr. Beecher, to the influence of Hoosierism, acquired during a long residence in Indiana—and as used by him, applied to human beings, “old Fogeys” in a serious discourse, meaning by inference, a class of independent old gentlemen, who understand matters and things—are peculiarly prejudiced in their own forms and uses; and who adhere to the old paths of conformity to established customs.”
    “"You've heard of him, of course?" "I'm rather an old fogey, as Caroline tells me," I said, "but I have just heard of him."”
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noun

  1. A dull person (especially an old man) who is behind the times, holding antiquated, over-conservative views.
    “[T]he old fogies, as you call them, at Bays’s, are some of the first gentlemen in England, of whom you youngsters had best learn a little manners, and a little breeding, and a little modesty.”
    “We attribute the use of the word Fogey, by so accomplished a scholar as Mr. Beecher, to the influence of Hoosierism, acquired during a long residence in Indiana—and as used by him, applied to human beings, “old Fogeys” in a serious discourse, meaning by inference, a class of independent old gentlemen, who understand matters and things—are peculiarly prejudiced in their own forms and uses; and who adhere to the old paths of conformity to established customs.”
    “"You've heard of him, of course?" "I'm rather an old fogey, as Caroline tells me," I said, "but I have just heard of him."”
  2. (alt-of, alternative)Alternative form of fogey.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Scots foggie, fogie (noun), perhaps derived from Scots foggie (“covered with moss or lichen; mossy", hence "old, antiquated, decrepit”, adjective), from Scots fog (“moss; lichen”), equivalent to fog (“moss”) + -y. Further origin uncertain. More at fog.

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