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old boy

The correct spelling is old boy.

How to pronounce old boy

noun

Say it like: Old- boee

The correct spelling is old boy. An alumnus, especially of a public school. For example: "I got talking to an old boy in the pub, and he told me what the village used to be like in the old days."

Usage Examples

I got talking to an old boy in the pub, and he told me what the village used to be like in the old days.

Listen old boy, I've got some news.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.An alumnus, especially of a public school.
  2. 2.A former member of a group.
  3. 3.An old man.
  4. 4.A familiar term of address for a man of any age.

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