Old pot
Slang Term
British
★★☆☆☆ Uncommon
Casual
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
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