fossil fool
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Meaning · English
One who uses fossil fuels without concern for their environmental impact.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I think that will be around 2012, when the net present value of solar electricity will basically be at parity with grid-based fossil fool electricity in many markets without subsidy.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fossil fool” mean?
One who uses fossil fuels without concern for their environmental impact.
Is “fossil fool” formal or informal?
fossil fool is generally derogatory, slang.