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
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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
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as in girlfriend
a female romantic companion
if he ever tried stepping out on her, his old lady would fill him with buckshot
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old lady
Noun
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This wasn’t just misplacing my phone and keys like most moms do—remember how Victoria can’t remember meeting Kate at a baby shower?—
Cristina Tudino,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025 -
Many people — including celebrity moms like Allison Kuch and fellow SYTYCD alum Witney Carson — have taken to the brand's Instagram comments section to criticize Happiest Baby.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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As the story begins, James goes missing, and his wife, Lucy (Anna Maxwell Martin), begs John to help find him—by impersonating him.—
Sarah Larson,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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And on that basis, The Baldwins on TLC, which peers into the life of Alec, his second wife, Hilaria Baldwin, and their seven children, is undeniably addictive and sometimes perversely successful — but, for a whole host of reasons, hateful all the same.—
Peter Tonguette,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Quaid plays an assistant bank manager in the action comedy, who uses his inability to feel pain to his advantage when tracking down a trio of robbers who took his girlfriend (Amber Midthunder) hostage in a violent bank heist.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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During an emotional hearing the week before, Syed’s attorney called several witnesses testifying to the 44-year-old’s character since his arrest more than 25 years ago. Lee, Syed’s high school girlfriend was found dead in Leakin Park in 1999.—
Todd Karpovich,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Authorities on Saturday confirmed to News 12 New Jersey that the mother later died at the hospital, but did not provide an update on her kids’ conditions.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2024
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His mother, Ebbony Jackson, confirmed the death to TMZ.—
Bruce Haring,
Deadline,
6 July 2024
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The players also help the university women’s team practice.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Jack Draper of Great Britain was the No. 13 seed heading into the prestigious Indian Wells tennis tournament, while Mirra Andreeva of Russia was the No. 9 on the women’s side.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Momma had a smooth labor and delivery and both mamma and baby are doing great!—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Banks is one hard-working mamma, and that’s just fine with her.—
Angel Saunders,
Peoplemag,
30 Oct. 2023
Noun
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Beware momma’s kiss: Her lips are laced with poison.—
Robyn Bahr,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar, Lokesh Dhar Key Cast: Yami Gautam Dhar, Pratik Gandhi, Eijaz Khan, Prateik Babbar, Mukul Chadda A high-energy adventure following a timid momma’s boy and a daring wild child who find themselves on the run from ruthless goons on their wedding night.—
Patrick Brzeski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Old lady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old%20lady. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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