fogey
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Scots foggie, fogie (noun), perhaps derived from Scots foggie (“covered with moss or lichen; mossy”, adj), from Scots fog (“moss; lichen”), equivalent to fog (“moss”) + -y. Further origin uncertain. More at fog.
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈfoʊɡi/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈfəʊɡi/
Noun
Usage notes
Usually preceded by old, compare old fogey.
Translations
dull old fellow
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