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Definition of Fogyism
1. n. The principles and conduct of a fogy.
Definition of Fogyism
1. Noun. (colloquial) The principles and conduct of a fogy. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Fogyism
1. old-fashioned behavior [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fogyism
Literary usage of Fogyism
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Merchants' Magazine and Commercial Review by William B. Dana (1856)
"During my absence a new word has been added to onr language—viz : " Old fogyism !"
What does it mean ? for if it conveys disrespect for age, ..."
2. The United States Democratic Review by Conrad Swackhamer (1852)
"OLD fogyism IN THE NAVY!. We propose, therefore, to enquire into the ! state of
the navy, to point out to a dis- i cerning public the evils that have sapped ..."
3. New York to the Orient: A Series of Letters Written During a Brief Trip by J[esse] M[ilton] Emerson (1886)
"... the Daily Use of a Horse and Carriage—A Storm at Sea —Bad Cooking on Ocean
Steamers—The City of London —Its Immensity—Old-fogyism there—Large Addition ..."
4. Transactions of the New Hampshire Medical Society ...: (eightieth by New Hampshire Medical Society (1879)
"... younger members of this Society I may be considered guilty of " old fogyism;"
but I am too young to be called an old fogy and too old to be stigmatized ..."
5. Monthly Nautical Magazine, and Quarterly Review (1855)
"fogyism AT CONFESSION. WE did not suppose, when we unfurled our banners, and
opened fire from the bulwarks of truth, not in the Crimea, but in the NAUTICAL ..."
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