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Fogey

usgb/ˈfəʊɡi/Volume
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Informal UsagePlay
Typically used in informal conversations among friends or on social media. SlideDon't be such a fogey, try the new app everyone's using!
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Slightly DisparagingPlay
Can be slightly negative, suggesting stubbornness or an inability to adapt. SlideShe called me a fogey for not wanting to get an e-reader.
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Age-RelatedPlay
Often associated with older people, but young people can be fogeys too if they're resistant to change. SlideYoung fogeys at the club insist on wearing vintage suits.