fo·gy noun alsofo·geyorfo·gie\ˈfōgē, -gi\ (pluralfogiesalsofogeys) Etymology: origin unknown 1.: a person who is behind the times, overconservative, or slow — usually used with old < notorious old bore; regular old fogy — W.M.Thackeray > 2.: one of the increases over base pay that are given after specified periods of military service