old fogy

or old fogey

noun

1. a person who is excessively old-fashioned in attitude, ideas, manners, etc.

Other Words From

• old-fogy·ish old-fogey·ish adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of old fogy¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

Credit mostly the “shell” defenses popularized by former Broncos head coach Vic Fangio, who must be smirking as he watches from afar what he’s wrought on the game that dumped him in favor of the latest young offensive-minded whiz kid — how’s that working out, Denver? — but held on tightly to the old fogy’s philosophies, especially in the red zone.

From Seattle Times

There’s a lot of this comedy at an old fogy’s expense.

From Washington Post

A few others are good enough, but there are also some excruciating performers, among them a drawling old fogy; a governess on an elocution bender; a sprinter whose words tear along in a blur; and a man who seems to be recording from inside a tin can.

From Washington Post

I comfortably describe myself as an old fogy.

From Slate

“Here I am, an old fogy, but I wanted to do something exciting and different, and to provide a sense of beauty, a sense of peace, in an otherwise difficult world,” he says.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• fogey