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Fogey
Fogey meaning
A dull person (especially an old man) who is behind the times, holding antiquated, over-conservative views.
Synonyms of Fogey
Example sentences (4)
Wes Anderson first made his mark in the 1990s as American filmmaking’s young fogey, and The Royal Tenenbaums is typical of his style – a wholly original comedy dressed up to resemble a literary adaptation.
Benjamin Franklin warned the American people of this, but then as usual instead of a time tested truth, many Americans thought it was “old fogey” ideas.
Does merely asking that question make me an old fogey?
I don't want to sound like an old fogey, but something always seems to catch when my head rolls the other way.