What does "The Old Man" mean?

Husband/father British working-class term for one's husband or father.

How do you use "The Old Man" in a sentence?

The old man's home. Ask your old man.

The Old Man

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Meaning: Husband/father

丈夫、老爸

Marido/padre (mi viejo)

旦那、親父

남편, 아버지

British working-class term for one's husband or father.

英国工薪阶层用语，指自己的丈夫或父亲。

Término de clase trabajadora británica para referirse al marido o al padre.

夫や父親を指すイギリスの庶民的な表現。

영국 서민층에서 남편이나 아버지를 가리키는 표현.

Examples

The old man's home.
老头子回来了
El viejo está en casa
親父が帰ってきた
아버지가 집에 왔다.
Ask your old man.
问你老爸
Pregúntale a tu viejo
お父さんに聞いてみな
아버지한테 물어봐.

Pronunciation

/ði əʊld mæn/

Usage Guide

Context: family

Tone: affectionate

✓ Do Say

Working-class British
英国工薪阶层用语
uso de clase trabajadora británica
イギリスの庶民的な表現
영국 서민층 표현

✗ Don't Say

Formal
正式场合
En contextos formales
フォーマルな場面
격식 있는 자리

Common Mistakes

Affectionate term

Origin & History

British colloquial, affectionate despite 'old.'

Cultural Context

Era: Historical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Working class

Pop culture: British sitcoms

Regional notes: British/Australian.

Variations

The old manMe old man