fogey

== English == === Alternative forms === fogy, fogie === Etymology === Borrowed from Scots foggie, fogie (noun), perhaps derived from Scots foggie (“covered with moss or lichen; mossy", hence "old, antiquated, decrepit”, adjective), from Scots fog (“moss; lichen”), equivalent to fog (“moss”) +‎ -y. Further origin uncertain. More at fog. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈfoʊɡi/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈfəʊɡi/ Rhymes: (General American) -oʊɡi, (Received Pronunciation) -əʊɡi === Noun === fogey (plural fogies or fogeys) A dull person (especially an old man) who is behind the times, holding antiquated, over-conservative views. Synonym: old fogey ==== Usage notes ==== Usually preceded by old, compare old fogey. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====