Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mossback
noun
ˈmɔːsˌbæk
Definition
A person who is old-fashioned or resistant to change.
Examples
- Despite the rapid changes in technology, my grandfather is a mossback who refuses to use a smartphone.
- Some called him a mossback for his reluctance to embrace new trends in fashion.
Meaning
The term ‘mossback’ is often used to describe someone who clings to outdated ideas and traditions, particularly in the context of social or political views.
Synonyms
- traditionalist
- reactionary
- conservative
- obstructionist
