fogey
UK[ˈfəʊɡi]US[ˈfoʊɡi]
n
an old-fashioned person who is resistant to change or new ideas.
Etymology
the term 'fogey' emerged in the late 18th century, with the earlier variant 'fogram'. its exact origin is obscure, but it is speculated to be a Scottish borrowing, possibly related to the word 'foggy' in the sense of being moss-covered or antiquated. the word's logic lies in its association with being out-of-date, stuck in the past, or covered in the figurative moss of old habits. it evolved from a slang term for an invalid or garrison soldier into its modern, more general meaning of a person with stubbornly old-fashioned views.
Analysis
the word is a simplex form. its origin is uncertain but likely related to the earlier slang term 'fogram', of unknown etymology.
Examples
my grandfather is a bit of an old fogey when it comes to using smartphones.
the committee was dominated by fogeys who vetoed every innovative proposal.
don't be such a fogey; streaming music is perfectly normal now.