old fogey en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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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.
Meanings
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(idiomatic) An old and overly conservative person.
"No; the Athletic. Tell you: Course they're always asking me to join the Union, but I always say, 'No, sir! Nothing doing!' I don't mind the expense but I can't stand all the old fogies."
1922, Sinclair Lewis, chapter XXVIII, in Babbitt, New York, N.Y.: Harcourt, Brace and Company, →OCLC:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| old fogy | alternative | lexicographic | |
| old fogies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Synonyms
elder · genarian · silver top · eld · no spring chicken · antique · greyhead · mzee · cheeser · geriatric · older adult · oldster · old-timer · hoarhead · twirly · weazen · oldie · oldtimer · geezer · badge-cove · wrinkly · grayhead · senior citizen · ager · coffin dodger · old · senior · crinkly · old timer · elderly