Meaning & Definition of Fogy in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A person who is old-fashioned in thinking or style.

  Example Sentence: He’s such a fogy; he still prefers vinyl records over digital music.

• Definition: Someone who is resistant to change, particularly in ideas or fashion.

  Example Sentence: My grandfather is a real fogy when it comes to technology.

Etymology

Origin: Perhaps from 'fogey', British slang in the early 19th century.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• set in their ways: Unwilling to change one's habits or beliefs.
• old fogey: An informal term for someone who is considered very old and out of date.
• out of touch: Not aware of or not keeping up with current trends or developments.

Translations

• Spanish: viejillo

• French: vieillard

• German: alter Knochen

• Russian: старик

Related Words

• curmudgeon: A bad-tempered or difficult person.

• dinosaurs: Individuals or organizations that are outdated or obsolete.

• relic: An object that has survived from an earlier time.

Slang Meanings of fogy

• Meaning: An old-timer.

  Example Sentence: That old fogy always talks about back in his day.

• Meaning: A person who clings to outdated fashion.

  Example Sentence: Don’t be such a fogy, those pants went out of style decades ago.