old fellow

The phrase "old fellow" is a British English term often used affectionately to address a man, though it has other meanings as well.

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Definition

B2General

(affectionate, dated)A friendly and affectionate way to address a man, similar to 'old chap.'

Example

  • Hello, old fellow! How have you been?

C1Colloquial

(informal, slang)A slang term referring to the penis.

B1General

An elderly man.

Example

  • The old fellow down the street always has a story to tell.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "old fellow":

ould fellaold gentlemanold chapold manmy dear fellowold mateold timerold folksold friendlittle oldold soldiergood old boyelder statesmanold wifeold ladyany oldsome oldyoung manold womanfellow traveller