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

I worry about being a fogy and just writing for orchestras.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2012

Does all of this make me an old fogy?

From New York Times • Sep. 27, 2010

Well, well, the world moves, I know, and I am an old fogy; but I shall not make myself hoarse shouting 'Huzza' until I find out whether we are going to the devil or not.

From Lippincott's Magazine, September, 1885 by Various