1
as in dad
a male human parent
I'll ask my old man if he's up for a round of golf this weekend
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2
as in husband
the male partner in a marriage
my old man and I have been together for 10 years now
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3
as in boyfriend
a male romantic companion
my old man and I have decided to move in together
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old man
Noun
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Russian assassin Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) and her boisterous dad, Red Guardian (David Harbour), the foster family of Black Widow, are front and center.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
2 May 2025 -
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton's dad, John, has been banned from attending future games.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Daly and her husband adopted Buu, giving their once-struggling pup Tadpole a new best friend as the family waits for their next apartment.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2025
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Christopher was joined by his brother, Patrick Schwarzenegger, who arrived with his fiancée, Abby Champion, as well as his sisters Christina Schwarzenegger and Katherine Schwarzenegger, who attended the event with her husband, actor Chris Pratt.—
Lori A Bashian Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Her boyfriend, actor Callum Turner, was featured in many of the photos, which also featured them hanging out on the beautiful beaches in Albania.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The three women lived at the off-campus home with two female roommates who went physically unharmed in the attack, while Chapin was Kernodle’s boyfriend and slept over for the night.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Britain's Prince William, son of King Charles III, will attend the funeral on his father's behalf, Kensington Palace said.—
Susan Miller,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Frustrated by his father's lack of respect, Brendan again approaches Seraphina with a shady deal.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Hudson accompanied her beau to the interview, wearing a matching sweatshirt with Belichick.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Monica also was seen watching Brown’s headlining performance from the side of the stage next to Breezy’s manager and her beau, Anthony Wilson.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Carter Michael Gaudreau — same middle name as his daddy.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Of course, Ted’s anger came down to his own daddy issues.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Old man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old%20man. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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