fogyism

Meanings

• noun

  An attitude or behavior that is old-fashioned, especially among younger people.

  - "His fogyism made it difficult for him to relate to his grandchildren."
  - "She was accused of having a fogyish attitude towards technology."

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Variants

List of all variants of fogyism that leads to same result
fogey , fogeyish , fogeyism , fogeyisms , fogeys , fogies , fogy , fogyish , fogyism , fogyisms

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Etymology

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Derived from 'fogey', a term used to refer to an old-fashioned or out-of-touch person.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fogy' is believed to have originated in the late 19th century.

2. Fogyism can also be used to describe a person who is overly critical or judgmental.

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Related Concepts

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1. conservatism: Fogyism can be seen as a form of conservatism, as it involves holding onto outdated beliefs and practices.

2. technophobia: Fogyism can be related to technophobia, which is the fear or dislike of technology.

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Culture

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Fogyism is often used to describe a negative attitude towards new ideas or innovations, particularly among older generations. It can be seen as a barrier to progress and can create tension between different generations.

How to Memorize "fogyism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an older person with outdated beliefs and practices.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with outdated technology or old-fashioned ways.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym F.O.G.Y. - 'F' for 'Fogey', 'O' for 'Old-fashioned', 'G' for 'Grouchy', and 'Y' for 'Yielding' to new ideas.

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