What is another word for rip van winkle?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɪp vˈan wˈɪŋkə͡l] (IPA) 
Rip Van Winkle is a fictional character from an American short story by Washington Irving, chronicling the story of a man who falls asleep in the Catskill Mountains after drinking and wakes up 20 years later to find the world around him dramatically changed. The phrase "Rip Van Winkle" has since been used to describe anyone who has been out of touch or out of the loop for a long period of time. Synonyms for Rip Van Winkle include "out of touch," "uninformed," "oblivious," "outdated," "behind the times," "antiquated," "archaic," "passee," and "old-fashioned." These terms could be used to describe a person or entity that has not kept up with the times or is no longer relevant in today's society.
