old woman
The term "old woman" has various meanings, from describing an elderly female to informal references to one's mother or wife.
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Definition
A2General
(common)A female person who is advanced in age.
Example
- The old woman walked slowly down the street, leaning on her cane.
B1Informal
(informal, affectionate)A term used to refer to one's mother.
Example
- I need to call my old woman and see how she's doing.
B1Informal
(informal, affectionate)A term used to refer to one's wife.
Example
- My old woman makes the best lasagna.
B2Derogatory
(derogatory)A term used to describe a person who is always complaining or fussy, regardless of their age or gender.
Example
- He's such an old woman, always nagging about the smallest things.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "old woman":
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