English Dictionary

fogy

名詞

別表記 異形 アメリカ英語 古風 俗語

Alternative spelling of fogey / (US, military, dated, slang) Extra pay granted to officers for length of service.

日本語の意味

（１）古風で頑固な人、時代遅れな人物（fogeyの別綴りとして） / （２）（米国、軍の古い俗語）勤続年数に応じて役員に支給される特別手当

Even though he was labeled a fogy by his coworkers, he supported the team's unconventional idea.

同僚たちに古臭い人だとレッテルを貼られていたが、彼はチームの型破りなアイデアを支持した。

意味（1）

Alternative spelling of fogey

“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.[…]”

意味（2）

(US, military, dated, slang) Extra pay granted to officers for length of service.

fogies （ plural ）