old fogey
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Meaning · English
A person, typically older, who is perceived as being old-fashioned or conservative
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Người, thường lớn tuổi, bị coi là lỗi thời hoặc bảo thủ
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Literally: old fog
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
My grandfather is such an old fogey, he still uses a flip phone
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “old fogey” mean?
A person, typically older, who is perceived as being old-fashioned or conservative Literally: old fog
Is “old fogey” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.