old fogey

old fogy

An older person, especially one whose views or attitudes are considered boring or old-fashioned. Ah, don't mind that old fogy. He's just cantankerous because he isn't up to speed with the way of today's youth. I've fully embraced that I'm going to be a stodgy old fogy when I get older.
See also: fogy, old
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

an old ˈfogey/ˈfogy

(usually disapproving) (usually of an older person) a person with very old-fashioned or traditional views, opinions, etc: I’m not such an old fogey that I can’t remember what it was like to be a student.
A young person with old-fashioned views, style of dress, etc. is sometimes called a ‘young fogey’: He’s one of the young fogies who write for the ‘Spectator’.
See also: fogey, fogy, old
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

old fogey

n. an old-fashioned person; an old man. My uncle is an old fogey. He must be the most old-fashioned man in the world.
See also: fogey, old
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • an old fogey/fogy
  • fogey
  • fogy
  • old fogy
  • bolt bucket
  • cat
  • make old bones
  • a piece of old tackie
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Maureen Messent was right - it's about time that old fogey (my mom calls him that and she's 83) Bruce Forsyth retired.
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I am 53 and I reckon I have officially become an old fogey.
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We have the Festival of Light coming soon and even an old fogey like me can see that everyone has lots of fun and it brings people together.
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The issue surrounding her future - despite reportedly twice offering to resign - is not whether she remains a corporate comforter to a mega-rich old fogey, but how that impinges on publishing law.
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Out went his boring old fogey suits and in came designer labels coupled with rugged gear for the outdoor look.
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She was later said to have slammed the town's "boring old fogey" image, but said the remarks were taken out of context and were the opposite of what she said.
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And I'm not some old fogey, I'm in my early 20s but I think we've gone too far the other way and tolerate what is really bad behaviour just because someone is gay.
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"I'm not an old fogey, but allowing young girls the option of making out at the weekend because they can rub out mistakes on Monday is ludicrous and unhelpful."
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