How to Pronounce "old fogey"
expression
ˈoʊɫd/ /ˈfəʊɡi
OLD-FOH-gee
ˈəʊld/ /fˈəʊdʒi
OHLD-FOH-jee
Definition
An 'old fogey' is an informal and somewhat humorous way to describe an older person who is old-fashioned, resistant to change, or stuck in their ways.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊɫd/ /ˈfəʊɡi
British English
ˈəʊld/ /fˈəʊdʒi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OLD-FOH-gee
UK
OHLD-FOH-jee
Listen in Context
My grandfather is such an old fogey about technology.
Don't be an old fogey—try something new!
People call him an old fogey because he hates change.
You sound like such an old fogey when you complain about modern music.