horse-and-buggy


horse–and–buggy

adj

Definition of HORSE-AND-BUGGY

1
: of or relating to the era before the advent of certain socially revolutionizing inventions (as the automobile)
2
: clinging to outdated attitudes or ideas : old-fashioned

First Known Use of HORSE-AND-BUGGY

circa 1926

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