old fogey

In 1811, an Old Fogey was a nickname for an invalid, wounded soldier; derived from the French fougueux (“fierce or fiery”). Alternatively, compare fogey.

• ""No; the Athletic. Tell you: Course they're always asking me to join the Union, but I always say, 'No, sir! Nothing doing!' I don't mind the expense but I can't stand all the old fogies.""

• ager
• antique
• badge-cove
• cheeser
• coffin dodger
• crinkly
• eld
• elder
• elderly
• geriatric
• genarian
• geezer
• grayhead
• greyhead
• hoarhead
• mzee
• old
• no spring chicken
• old timer
• old-timer
• oldtimer
• older adult
• oldie
• oldster
• senior
• senior citizen
• silver top
• twirly
• weazen
• wrinkly

• young fogey
• fogey