fogey
/ˈfoʊɡi/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.66 in modern English
12
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A dull person (especially an old man) who is behind the times, holding antiquated, over-conservative views.
noun
Alternative form of fogey.
Example Sentences
- "[T]he old fogies, as you call them, at Bays’s, are some of the first gentlemen in England, of whom you youngsters had best learn a little manners, and a little breeding, and a little modesty."
- "We attribute the use of the word Fogey, by so accomplished a scholar as Mr. Beecher, to the influence of Hoosierism, acquired during a long residence in Indiana—and as used by him, applied to human beings, “old Fogeys” in a serious discourse, meaning by inference, a class of independent old gentlemen, who understand matters and things—are peculiarly prejudiced in their own forms and uses; and who adhere to the old paths of conformity to established customs."
- ""You've heard of him, of course?" "I'm rather an old fogey, as Caroline tells me," I said, "but I have just heard of him.""
Etymology
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈfoʊɡi/
- British English: /ˈfəʊɡi/