OLD BOY Definition & Meaning

old boy

[ ohld boi ohld boi ohld boi ]

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noun

Informal. an adult male, especially a Southerner. Compare good old boy.
a lively elderly man.
Chiefly British. an alumnus, especially of a boys' preparatory or public school.
Chiefly British. old chap.

old boy

noun

sometimes capitals a male ex-pupil of a school
informal.
1. a familiar name used to refer to a man
2. an old man

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of old boy¹

First recorded in 1595–1605

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"When someone is screaming down the phone at 999 'hare coursing is going on', it is not some old boy with a dog, it is serious crime and these people are dangerous."

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Rachel Ford, who alleged she was groomed by Tudor while at school, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme Mr Cottrell's resignation would send a "warning" to people that "the old boys' club" is over.

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They did not miss Gabriel at the back against United, but this might be a tougher test for them, especially because some of Fulham's key players are Gunners old boys.

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And a run-in with racist good old boys, inspiring a Reba McEntire cover of the film’s theme song, makes for another memorable scene.

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“I’m glad I made it. The old boy upstairs took care of me,” he said, gesturing skyward.

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