old boy

old boy
• the term 'old boy' can be used for an old man, i.e. "Look at that poor old boy over there", or can be used as a euphemism for the penis.

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  • old boy — old ,boy noun count BRITISH a man who was a student at a particular school or university …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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