fogeyish en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English fogey Proto-Indo-European *-iskos Proto-Germanic *-iskaz Proto-West Germanic *-isk Old English -isċ Middle English -isch English -ish English fogeyish From fogey + -ish.
Meanings
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Characteristic of or resembling an old fogey: outdated or out of touch
You're getting a bit fogeyish, you know.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more fogeyish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most fogeyish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |