fogyism
(ˈfəʊgɪɪz(ə)m)
[f. as prec. +-ism.]
The state of being a fogy; the characteristic behaviour of fogies.
| 1859 Holland Gold F. xviii. 219 The ‘fogyism’ and ‘hunkerism’ of politics. 1862 Sala Seven Sins III. iv. 72 When he reaches middle age, or approaches fogeyism. |