stodger

/ˈstoʊdʒər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person, typically an older man, who is considered to be stubborn, obstinate, or resistant to change.

“He was seen as a stodger by his more progressive colleagues.”

2. noun

A man who is a habitual pub-goer, especially one who is considered to be a regular at a particular pub or a fixture on the local social scene.

“The stodger at the corner pub was a familiar figure to everyone in town.”

Synonyms

  • stickler
  • traditionalist

Antonyms

  • adventurous
  • fashionable