fogey

[US]/'fəʊgɪ/
[UK]/'foɡi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a person who is old-fashioned or extremely conservative; someone who clings to old ways of thinking or acting.
Word Forms
Pluralfogeys

Phrases & Collocations

old fogey

grumpy old fogey

fashion fogey

traditional fogey

Example Sentences

a bunch of old fogeys .

I’m not such an old fogey that I can’t remember what it was like to be a student.

He's such a fogey when it comes to technology.

She's often seen as a fogey because of her traditional values.

The old fogey refused to try any new foods.

Don't be such a fogey, be open to new ideas!

He's a real fogey when it comes to fashion.

The fogey complained about the music being too loud.

My grandfather is a bit of a fogey when it comes to social media.

She's quite the fogey when it comes to following trends.

The old fogey only listens to classical music.

He's a bit of a fogey when it comes to trying new things.

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