fogey UK /ˈfəʊɡi/US /ˈfoʊɡi/noun 1forms 3phrases 2 noun1 •A dull person (especially an old man) who is behind the times, holding antiquated, over-conservative views.[T]he old fogies, as you call them, at Bays’s, are some of the first gentlemen in England, of whom you youngsters had best learn a little manners, and a little breeding, and a little modesty. — 1848 formsFogeys · fogeys · fogies Phrases with fogey old fogeyAn old and overly conservative person. young fogeyA young and overly conservative person.