mossback
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moss·back
(môs′băk′, mŏs′-)n.
1. Informal An extremely conservative or old-fashioned person.
2.
a. An old sluggish fish.
b. An old turtle with a growth of algae on its back.
moss′backed′ adj.
mossback
(ˈmɒsˌbæk)n
1. (Zoology) an old turtle, shellfish, etc, that has a growth of algae on its back
2. informal a provincial or conservative person
ˈmossˌbacked adj
moss•back
(ˈmɔsˌbæk, ˈmɒs-)n.
1. Informal. a person holding very antiquated notions; reactionary.
2. an old turtle.
3. a large and old fish, as a bass.
[1870–75, Amer.]
moss′backed`, adj.
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Noun | 1. | mossback - an extremely old-fashioned conservative conservative, conservativist - a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas |
mossback
noun1. A person who vehemently, often fanatically opposes progress and favors return to a previous condition:
2. An old-fashioned person who is reluctant to change or innovate:
Informal: stick-in-the-mud.
Slang: square.