Fogy

noun, slang

noun, slang ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of fogey. alt-of, alternative

    "“Heavens!” exclaimed Nina, “the blue-stocking and the fogy!—and yours are pale blue, Eileen!—you’re about as self-conscious as Drina—slumping there with your hair tumbling à la Mérode! Oh, it's very picturesque, of course, but a straight spine and good grooming is better.[…]”"

  2. 2
    someone whose style is out of fashion wordnet
  3. 3
    Extra pay granted to officers for length of service. US, dated, slang

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dodoantediluvianantiqueback numberconservationistconservatist

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"“Heavens!” exclaimed Nina, “the blue-stocking and the fogy!—and yours are pale blue, Eileen!—you’re about as self-conscious as Drina—slumping there with your hair tumbling à la Mérode! Oh, it's very picturesque, of course, but a straight spine and good grooming is better.[…]”"

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