Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fogey
noun
/ˈfoʊɡi/
Definition
An old-fashioned or conservative person, especially one who is overly concerned with the past.
Examples
- My grandfather is such a fogey; he refuses to use a smartphone.
- Some people call me a fogey for my love of classic literature over contemporary novels.
Meaning
A fogey is someone who holds outdated views or behaves in a way that is considered archaic or not in tune with modern trends.
Synonyms
- stick-in-the-mud
- old-timer
- prude
- reactionary
