old man

noun

, Informal.

1. a father, usually one's own:

   His old man's letting him have the car for the prom.

2. a husband:

   The office is giving my old man a retirement party.

3. a boyfriend or male lover, especially a male lover with whom one cohabits.
4. (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.

5. (used affectionately in addressing a man).
6. old Adam.
7. southernwood.

old man

noun

1. an informal term for father husband
2. informal.
   sometimes capitals a man in command, such as an employer, foreman, or captain of a ship
3. facetious.
   an affectionate term used in addressing a man
4. another name for southernwood
5. informal.
   1. an adult male kangaroo
   2. as modifier very large
6. Christianity the unregenerate aspect of human nature

Example Sentences

“He’s a 78-year old man with no criminal history, who has been convicted of a non-violent felony,” said retired New York Supreme Court Justice Diane Kiesel.

From BBC

I can just express what I know a lot of women have been feeling: exhausted sadness that any sliver of joy this campaign season had has been sucked away by a vindictive, babbling old man and his crybaby minions.

From Salon

In 2012, the old man smiled and told Los Angeles he would lead the Dodgers out of bankruptcy and back to baseball’s promised land.

From Los Angeles Times

Knowing the context of Alcala’s actions, this is even more chilling than the film: At one point, Cheryl asks Rodney to act like a dirty old man, resulting in a moment that would likely be dismissed as too outrageous if it were re-created for the film.

From Los Angeles Times

For a person who reveres Ernest Hemingway enough that he named his podcast after “The Old Man and the Sea,” rookie Lakers coach JJ Redick should be familiar with one of his favorite author’s mantras.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• dad
• father
• husband