Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person with old-fashioned ideas or tastes: "fogy" refers to someone, typically older, who is set in their ways and resistant to new ideas, styles, or trends. They are often viewed as conservative or out-of-date.

Usage

• The word "fogy" is used to describe a person whose attitudes, opinions, or style of dress are considered outdated or behind the times. It often carries a mildly critical or humorous tone.
• It is commonly used in the phrase "old fogy."

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "old fogy": This is the most common collocation, emphasizing the age and entrenched traditionalism of the person.
  • He's a lovable old fogy who still writes letters by hand.

Variants and Related Words

• Fogey (noun): An alternative spelling with the same meaning.
  • He's a regular old fogey when it comes to fashion.
• Fogyish (adj): Having the qualities of a fogy; old-fashioned.
  • His fogyish views on education are not helpful.

Synonyms

• Stick-in-the-mud: A person who is dull and unadventurous and who resists change.
• Conservative: A person who is averse to change and holds to traditional values and attitudes.
• Dinosaur: A person or thing that is outdated or has become obsolete because of failure to adapt.

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

• "Old fogy": An established idiom meaning an elderly person with rigidly old-fashioned or conservative views.
  • The new policy was blocked by a bunch of old fogies on the board.

Noun

1. someone whose style is out of fashion