English Explanatory Dictionary

old fogey

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An old and overly conservative person.

Pronunciation

En-au-old fogey.ogg

Word forms

old fogey old fogies old fogy

Etymology

In 1811, an Old Fogey was a nickname for an invalid, wounded soldier; derived from the French fougueux (“fierce or fiery”). Alternatively, compare fogey.

Synonyms

ager antique badge-cove cheeser coffin dodger crinkly eld elder elderly geriatric genarian geezer grayhead greyhead hoarhead mzee old no spring chicken old timer old-timer oldtimer older adult oldie oldster senior senior citizen silver top twirly weazen wrinkly

Related words

young fogey fogey
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