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Definition old boy in British English

old boy

[countable] noun
1

a man who was a student at a particular school or university

Example

an old boys' reunion

Synonyms and related words
alumna alumnus boarder A student batchmate boarder
2

used by some older men for talking in a friendly way to another man

Example

What do you think, old boy?

Synonyms and related words
love darling mate man sonny mate
2.1

used for referring to an old man

Example

The old boy was believed to be a retired bus driver.

Synonyms and related words
biddy buffer codger
Definition old boy in British English

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