Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [foh-gee]
- /ˈfoʊ gi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [foh-gee]
- /ˈfoʊ gi/
Definitions of fogyism word
- noun plural fogyism an excessively conservative or old-fashioned person, especially one who is intellectually dull (usually preceded by old): The board of directors were old fogies still living in the 19th century. 1
- noun fogyism (colloquial) The principles and conduct of a fogy. 1
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Origin of fogyism
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1770-80; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Fogyism
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fogyism popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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