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

Related Words

• dad
• father
• husband