Definition of fogey Fogey

fo•gey

We found 6 definitions of fogey from 6 different sources.

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What does fogey mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

fogey - someone whose style is out of fashion
  dodo, fogy, fossil
  golden ager, old person, oldster, senior citizen an elderly person
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • fogey (Noun)
    A dull old fellow; a person behind the times, over-conservative, or slow; -- usually preceded by old.

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

  • fogey
    An old-fashioned or singular person; an invalid soldier or sailor. Often means a stupid but irascible fellow.

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • fogey
    An old-fashioned or singular person; an invalid soldier or sailor.

Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅

  • fogey
    Old Fogey. A nickname for an invalid soldier: derived from the French word fougeux, fierce or fiery.

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