Fogy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fogy is a noun meaning (US, military, dated, slang) Extra pay granted to officers for length of service.
Meaning
(US, military, dated, slang) Extra pay granted to officers for length of service.
More Meanings
- Alternative spelling of fogey.
Example Sentences
“Heavens!” exclaimed Nina, “the blue-stocking and the fogy!—and yours are pale blue, Eileen!—you’re about as self-conscious as Drina—slumping there with your hair tumbling à la Mérode! Oh, it's very picturesque, of course, but a straight spine and good grooming is better.[…]”
Word Forms
- fogies
Synonyms for fogy
Depending on context, synonyms include dotard, dodo, fogey, fossil.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fogey, dotard, fossil, dodo, furlough, fogydom.
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