How do you use "Old pot" in a sentence?

Me old pot said no. Ask your old pot and pan. Like father like son—he's just like his old pot.

Old pot

Q: What does "Old pot" mean?

Old man (father). 'My old pot' or 'the old pot and pan' specifically means father (as opposed to husband). A family term.

Slang Term British ★★☆☆☆ Uncommon Casual

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Meaning: Old man (father).

老爸，父亲。

Padre, papá.

親父、父親。

아버지, 아빠.

'My old pot' or 'the old pot and pan' specifically means father (as opposed to husband). A family term.

'my old pot'或'the old pot and pan'特指父亲（与丈夫区分）。是家庭成员间使用的亲切称呼。

'My old pot' o 'the old pot and pan' significa específicamente padre (a diferencia de marido). Es un término familiar cariñoso.

「my old pot」や「the old pot and pan」は特に父親を指します（夫とは区別）。家族内で使う愛称的な表現です。

'My old pot' 또는 'the old pot and pan'은 특히 아버지를 의미합니다(남편이 아님). 가족 간에 쓰는 표현입니다.

Examples

Me old pot said no.
我老爸说不行
Mi viejo dijo que no
親父がダメだって
아버지가 안 된다고 했어.
Ask your old pot and pan.
问问你老爸
Pregúntale a tu padre
お父さんに聞いてみなよ
아버지한테 물어봐.
Like father like son—he's just like his old pot.
有其父必有其子——他跟他老爸一模一样
De tal palo tal astilla—es igual que su padre
蛙の子は蛙——親父そっくりだ
부전자전이야—아버지랑 똑같아.

Pronunciation

/əʊld pɒt/

Usage Guide

Context: family, father

Tone: affectionate, family

✓ Do Say

Old pot
老爸
El viejo
親父
아버지
Old pot and pan
老爸
El viejo
親父
아버지
My old pot
我老爸
Mi viejo
うちの親父
우리 아버지

Common Mistakes

'Old' specifies father vs husband
Affectionate family term

Origin & History

Old pot and pan rhymes with old man, specifically meaning father. Distinguishes from husband usage by adding 'old.'

Etymology: Old pot and pan rhymes with old man (father)

First recorded: 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century onwards

Generation: Older generations

Social background: Working class origins

Pop culture: Cockney family life

Regional notes: British, traditional.

Variations

Old potOld pot and pan