old skool

/ skuːl /

noun

1. 1. the hip-hop music of the 1980s or modern music imitating this style
   2. ( as modifier )

      old-skool hip-hop

Word History and Origins

Origin of old skool¹

C20: skool is a phonetic rendering of school

Example Sentences

Vans’ Old Skool unisex sneaker in chalk violet and white is not just delightful for its whimsical color scheme; it also features the iconic side-stripe created by Vans co-founder Paul Van Doren.

From Los Angeles Times

Vans’ Old Skool unisex sneaker in chalk violet and white is not just delightful for its whimsical color scheme; it also features the iconic side-stripe created by Vans co-founder Paul Van Doren.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s wearing a gray tracksuit with black-and-white checkerboard accents, a pair of black-and-white checkerboard Old Skool Vans and a black ball cap with the brim facing backward.

From Los Angeles Times

Introduced in 1978 and originally known as Style 38, the Sk8-Hi was notable for continuing to use the sidestripe detail introduced the year before with the Old Skool and for its high-top silhouette, which added a layer of protection to the ankles of skate park-shredding athletes.

From Los Angeles Times

When he participated in his first competition at Old Skool Iron gym in 2014, he took second place.

From Fox News