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fogey

/ˈfoʊdʒi/ noun · British & US
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What does fogey mean?

noun

A person who is seen as old-fashioned or out of touch with modern ways; an elderly person who is resistant to change.

Example

"The fogey in the office refused to use the new computer system."

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