Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
old-fogy
noun
/ˈoʊld ˈfoʊɡi/
Definition
An old-fogy is a person who is considered old-fashioned or conservative in their views and ways of thinking.
Examples
- My grandfather is such an old-fogy; he still prefers reading newspapers over using the internet.
- The old-fogy in the neighborhood often complains about how the new generation has changed.
Meaning
The term suggests someone who clings to traditional ideas and dislikes modern changes or new trends.
Synonyms
- Stick-in-the-mud
- Fuddy-duddy
- Traditionalist
- Conservative
