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单词 old lady
释义

old lady

noun

1
informal : wife
"Uh, before I get into that, where's your wife now?" "My old lady? Workin'." K. C. Constantine
2
informal : mother
Adolescence can be defined as that time of youthful ignorance in which we presume that we are morally superior to our parents. … The worst part of growing up is the painful realization that you are no better than your old man or old lady. Christine Nelson
3
informal : girlfriend
The kid had only a silly little plastic jacket, fake leather, like some motorcycle moll. Did they call them molls? Or were they something like "old ladies," as in "She's my old lady." B. J. Oliphant

Synonyms

  • ma
  • mama
  • mamma
  • momma
  • mammy
  • mater [chiefly British]
  • mom
  • mommy
  • mother
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Example Sentences

He cheated on his old lady. My old lady says I have to be home by eight.

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

old lady

noun

1
as in mom
a female human parent the story is that my old lady wanted to name me "Cecil," but the old man prevailed

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • mom
  • mother
  • mommy
  • momma
  • mamma
  • mama
  • ma
  • mammy
  • mater
  • stepmother
  • matron
  • matriarch
  • materfamilias
  • superwoman
  • supermom
2
as in wife
the female partner in a marriage he jokingly commented that he'd love to buy a sports car, but his old lady would throw a fit

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • wife
  • lady
  • wifey
  • madam
  • missus
  • soul mate
  • woman
  • better half
  • significant other
  • spouse
  • helpmate
  • partner
  • missis
  • Mrs.
  • bride
  • helpmeet
  • widow
  • housekeeper
  • matron
  • housewife
  • companion
  • dowager
  • consort
  • homemaker
  • hausfrau
  • mate
  • stay-at-home
3
as in girlfriend
a female romantic companion if he ever tried stepping out on her, his old lady would fill him with buckshot

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • girlfriend
  • woman
  • girl
  • gal
  • lady
  • lover
  • mistress
  • gill
  • inamorata
  • ladylove
  • significant other
  • sweet
  • beloved
  • flame
  • dear
  • valentine
  • love
  • favorite
  • darling
  • sweetheart
  • moll
  • honey
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