English Explanatory Dictionary

fogey

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dull person (especially an old man) who is behind the times, holding antiquated, over-conservative views.
noun
  1. Alternative form of fogey.

Pronunciation

/ˈfoʊɡi/ /ˈfəʊɡi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fogey.wav

Word forms

fogey fogies fogeys fogy fogie

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.

Synonyms

old fogey

Derived words

fogeydom fogeyhood fogeyish fogeyism old fogey young fogey
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