young fogey
A young and overly conservative person.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He is a young fogey who prefers classical music to pop.”
“My brother is such a young fogey that he refuses to use a smartphone or social media.”
“Despite his youth, he acted like a young fogey, criticizing modern trends and longing for the traditional values of a bygone era.”
young + fogey
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bright young thing
One who is youthful, clever, eager, and high-spirited in manner and attractive in appearance.
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old fogey
An old and overly conservative person.
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old head on young shoulders
Alternative form of good head on one's shoulders.
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sweet young thing
An attractive young woman.
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young at heart
Having the joy and vitality associated with younger people, despite one's own advanced age.
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young blood
Young or youthful people, especially as a source of revitalizing force (in a team, organization, etc.).
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young Turk
A young person who agitates for political or other reform; a young person with a rebellious disposition.
Last updated August 10, 2026