Vocabulary Entry

fogey

|noun • adjective

noun

An old-fashioned person, especially one who is considered to be out of touch with modern trends.

Example Sentences

"My grandfather is such a fogey; he still refuses to use a smartphone."

"The club was filled with fogeys who complained about today's music."

"He dresses like a fogey, always wearing tweed and neckties."

adjective

Example Sentences

"Her fogey opinions on fashion make it hard for her to connect with younger generations."

"The fogey rules of the organization stifled creativity and innovation."

"He always makes fogey remarks about how things were better in his day."