old man
Americannoun
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a father, usually one's own.
His old man's letting him have the car for the prom.
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a husband.
The office is giving my old man a retirement party.
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a boyfriend or male lover, especially a male lover with whom one cohabits.
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(sometimes initial capital letters) a person in a position of authority, especially an employer or a commanding officer.
The Old Man has ordered an inspection for Saturday morning.
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(used affectionately in addressing a man).
noun
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informal (sometimes capitals) a man in command, such as an employer, foreman, or captain of a ship
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facetious an affectionate term used in addressing a man
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another name for southernwood
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informal
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an adult male kangaroo
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(as modifier) very large
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Christianity the unregenerate aspect of human nature
Example Sentences
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Mr. Ireland draws the reader’s sympathy toward Trotsky, to a point, as an old man out of the game who did not deserve to be killed.
“I am such a crabby old man now, but it’s like, there’s parking, you can park when we have to go out,” Richter says.
From Los Angeles Times
Ondro recalls the tragedy as an old man, and what is instantly noticeable is the absence of full stops in his narration.
“Oh, he’s just a friendly old man,” she said very pertly.
From Literature
Rupert was a rickety old man, barely able to walk; yet he still worked with a pickax in the mines.
From Literature
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