fo|gy

fo|gy
fo|gy «FOH gee», noun, plural -gies.
an old-fashioned person; one who is behind the times or who lacks enterprise: »

My part…is always that of the old Fogy who sees nothing to admire in the young folks (George Eliot).

[originally Scottish foggie; origin uncertain, perhaps < foggy in the sense of “moss-grown”]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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