fogey
/'fougi/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A person, typically older, who is considered old-fashioned, conservative, or resistant to new ideas, styles, or trends. The term often implies a degree of stubbornness in adhering to outdated ways.
Usage
- The word "fogey" (also spelled "fogy") is a noun used to describe a person, usually in a mildly critical or humorous way. It is not a formal or polite term. It often appears in the common phrase "old fogey."
Examples
- Noun:
- My grandfather is a bit of a fogey when it comes to modern technology; he refuses to use a smartphone.
- The new policies were rejected by the fogeys on the committee who preferred the old methods.
- Don't be such an old fogey! Streaming music is very convenient.
Advanced Usage
- "old fogey": This is the most frequent collocation, emphasizing the person's age and outdated attitudes.
- He's turning into a real old fogey, complaining about loud music and fast cars.
Variants and Related Words
- Fogy (n): An alternative spelling of "fogey." Both spellings are correct and have the same meaning.
- Fogeyish / Fogyish (adj): Having the qualities of a fogey; old-fashioned.
- His fogeyish views on fashion are well known.
Synonyms
- Stick-in-the-mud: A person who is dull, old-fashioned, or resistant to change.
- Dinosaur: An old-fashioned or obsolete person or thing.
- Conservative (in this context): A person who is averse to change and holds to traditional values and attitudes.
Antonyms
- Trendsetter: A person who leads the way in fashion or ideas.
- Innovator: A person who introduces new methods, ideas, or products.
- Modernist: A person who follows or favors modern ideas, styles, or trends.
Idioms and Phrases
- "Young fogey": A somewhat paradoxical term for a young person who has the tastes, manners, or opinions considered typical of a much older, conservative person.
- At twenty-five, with his love for tweed and classical music, he was considered a young fogey by his peers.
Noun
- someone whose style is out of fashion