Origin of old-fogey
In 1811, an Old Fogey was a nickname for an invalid, wounded soldier; derived from the French word fougueux (fierce or fiery).
What does the term old Fogey mean?
old fogy in American English
noun. a person who is excessively old-fashioned in attitude, ideas, manners, etc.
What is another name for an old Fogey?
fogey. dodo. fossil. fuddy-duddy. stick-in-the-mud.
