fogy

Example Sentences

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Consequently, throughout the 1970s and ’80s Wilson was viewed as a Tory, a young fogy.

From Washington Post • Nov. 23, 2022

I comfortably describe myself as an old fogy.

From Slate • Feb. 6, 2018

Simply being young does not guarantee immunity from the frustratingly crusty decisions of a stereotypical fogy.

From New York Times • May 19, 2013

He can be didactic, a crotchety young fogy.

From New York Times • Jul. 31, 2012

But she sed I was an old fogy.

From Letters of Major Jack Downing, of the Downingville Militia by Smith, Seba