fogeyish

fogeyish
Characteristic of or resembling an old fogey: outdated or out of touch

Youre getting a bit fogeyish, you know.

See Also: fogeydom, fogeyism

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  • fogeyish — fogey (also fogy) ► NOUN (pl. fogeys or fogies) ▪ a very old fashioned or conservative person. DERIVATIVES fogeydom noun fogeyish adjective fogeyism noun. ORIGIN related to earlier slang fogram, of unknown origin …   English terms dictionary

  • fogeyish — adjective see fogy …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • fogeyish — fōˈgyish or foˈgeyish adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑fogy …   Useful english dictionary

  • old-fogeyish — old foˈgeyish or old foˈgyish adjective Like an old fogey • • • Main Entry: ↑old …   Useful english dictionary

  • young fogeyish — young fōˈgyish or young fōˈgeyish adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑young …   Useful english dictionary

  • fogy — also fogey noun (plural fogies; also fogeys) Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1780 a person with old fashioned ideas usually used with old • fogyish or fogeyish adjective • fogyism or fogeyism noun …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • old fogy — old fogyish, old fogeyish, adj. a person who is excessively old fashioned in attitude, ideas, manners, etc. Also, old fogey. [1825 35] * * * …   Universalium

  • fogey — [ fəʊgi] (also fogy) noun (plural fogeys or fogies) a very old fashioned or conservative person. Derivatives fogeydom noun fogeyish adjective fogeyism noun …   English new terms dictionary

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