ould fella
The phrase "ould fella" is a colloquial term used in Irish English to refer to an older man, often affectionately.
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Definition
B2Irish English
(informal, affectionate)An affectionate term for an elderly man, often used to refer to one's father.
Example
- I'm heading over to see the ould fella this weekend.
B2Irish English
(informal, humorous)A colloquial expression for an old man, sometimes used humorously.
Example
- The ould fella down the street always has the best stories.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ould fella":
old fellowold chapold mateold gentlemanlittle oldold manold folksold timermy dear fellowdaft laddieodd bod