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old fogy

–noun
a person who is excessively old-fashioned in attitude, ideas, manners, etc.
Also, old fogey.


Origin:
1825–35


old-fo⋅gy⋅ish, old-fo⋅gey⋅ish, adjective

fo⋅gy

[foh-gee]
–noun, plural -gies.
an excessively conservative or old-fashioned person, esp. one who is intellectually dull (usually prec. by old): The board of directors were old fogies still living in the 19th century.
Also, fogey.


Origin:
1770–80; orig. uncert.


fo⋅gy⋅ish, adjective
fo⋅gy⋅ism, noun
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