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   old man

   /ˌəʊl(d) ˈman/

   noun

   • 1. an elderly male person.
   • ▪ a person's father or a woman's husband or boyfriend: informal "when her old man left she moved in with Drummond"
   • ▪ a man in authority over others, especially an employer or commanding officer: informal "the old man wants a progress report"
   • ▪ an affectionate form of address between men or boys: informal British "are you all right, old man?"
   • ▪ used with a surname instead of Mr: informal "old man Roberts"
   • 2. another term for southernwood

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOLD MAN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Meaning of old man in English. old man. noun [ S ] slang uk / ˌəʊld ˈmæn / us / ˌoʊld ˈmæn / Add to word list. someone's father or someone's husband: Thought I'd take the old man out for a drink tonight. My old man's taking me on holiday. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Family: informal names. baba. bro. bruv. bubba. dad. grandaddy.

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   Old man definition: a father, usually one's own. See examples of OLD MAN used in a sentence.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › old manOld man Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the informal and formal meanings of old man, a noun that can refer to a husband, father, boyfriend, or a man in authority. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishold man noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of old man noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › old+manOld man - definition of old man by The Free Dictionary

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   Define old man. old man synonyms, old man pronunciation, old man translation, English dictionary definition of old man. n. 1. Slang One's father. 2. Slang One's husband or boyfriend. 3. Informal a. A man in authority; a boss. b. often Old Man The commanding officer,...

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOLD MAN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the informal term 'old man' in different contexts, such as family, authority, or affection. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and related words.

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   Jun 30, 2024 · ( colloquial) A husband, or male significant other, irrespective of age. Synonym: hubby. Antonym: old lady.