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Definition of fogey

fogey

/ˈfoʊ.ɡi/
fo · gey
Plural:fogeys
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Adjective:fogeyish
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• noun

1

An old-fashioned, conservative, or dull person who is resistant to change or modern ideas.

Example

"He complained that the board of directors was full of old fogeys who refused to adopt modern technology."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Most commonly used in the phrase "old fogey," with the spelling "fogey" preferred in British English and "fogy" in American English.

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• Nearby Words

fog
fogbank
fogbound
fogey
fogger
foggily
fogginess

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in late 18th-century Scottish slang as "foggie" to refer to an invalid or veteran garrison soldier, possibly derived from "foggy" in the sense of being moss-grown or bloated.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fogey. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fogey
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