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Young Fogey

British  

noun

  1. a young or fairly young person who adopts the conservative values of an older generation

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On the one hand, these Young Fogey clothes resemble those times — a pussy-bow blouse feels very Margaret Thatcher or, to American eyes, Nancy Reagan.

From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2017

In short, they were classicists whose sartorial tastes veered towards the old-fashioned — just like the characters created by these Young Fogey designers today.

From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2017

"They are starting the Grand Prix," hastily interrupted the Young Fogey.

From Without Prejudice by Zangwill, Israel

Ah!" said the Young Fogey, "Plato was a great thinker.

From Without Prejudice by Zangwill, Israel

"Novelists ought never to be introduced into novels," burst forth the Young Fogey.

From Without Prejudice by Zangwill, Israel