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Pronunciation spelling of held. simple past tense and past participle of 'old
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Alternative form of babytalk [To speak in baby talk (form of speech used by adults in talking to very young children).]
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(Polari) An old person; a senior citizen.
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(humorous) A person of importance to a group or organization.
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(by extension, slang, sometimes derogatory) An elderly person, regardless of generation.
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(singular only, slang, used attributively only, always preceded by a) A few; a small number.
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alternate, archaic form of yield. A somewhat formal greeting.
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(derogatory) An adult male, usually middle-aged or elderly, who acts in a lecherous or lewd manner.
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An inexperienced cowboy.
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A simplified, patronizing speech style used by younger adults when addressing elderly people.
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In the mood to celebrate.
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The period or time of being a hobbledehoy; awkward adolescence.
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The behaviour of a hoyden.
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(informal) Somebody of no importance or significance.
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A person younger than the age of majority; a minor.
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(obsolete) A man; a person.
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(rare) A young, inexperienced, guileless man or boy, especially in film and theater.
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(by extension) Someone of great wealth or importance.
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(Australia, chiefly dated, mildly derogatory) A newly arrived and inexperienced immigrant; a newcomer.
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(Internet slang, often derogatory) A newb or newbie; refers to the idea that someone is new to a game, concept, or idea; implying a lack of experience. Also, in some areas the word noob can mean someone is obsessed with things.
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(archaic) od (hypothetical force)
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Alternative form of odyl [(archaic) od (hypothetical force)]
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(colloquial) Contraction of old: Used chiefly preceding names as a term of affection, admiration, or respect. [Of a living being, having lived for most of the expected years.]
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(slang, often humorous) An old man.
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(idiomatic, colloquial, Britain) A person.
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(slang) An elderly person.
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Alternative form of old timer's disease. [(pathology, slang) Eggcorn of Alzheimer’s disease.]
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(colloquial, dated) Familiar term of address.
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Alternative form of old timer's disease. [(pathology, slang) Eggcorn of Alzheimer’s disease.]
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Alternative spelling of oldie [(informal) Something or someone old.]
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(Ireland) Alternative form of ould [(slang, Ireland) old, aged, long-established]
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Alternative form of ould fella [(colloquial, Ireland, literally) old man]
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Alternative form of ould one [(colloquial, Ireland, literally) old woman]
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Alternative form of ould one [(colloquial, Ireland, literally) old woman]
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Alternative form of ould fella [(colloquial, Ireland, literally) old man]
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Alternative form of ould one [(colloquial, Ireland, literally) old woman]
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Alternative form of ould one [(colloquial, Ireland, literally) old woman]
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Alternative form of quiz kid [(hyphenated when used attributively) A very intelligent or accomplished child or young person, especially one who demonstrated his or her knowledge and quick thinking on radio or television programs in the mid-20th century.]
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Alternative form of quiz kid [(hyphenated when used attributively) A very intelligent or accomplished child or young person, especially one who demonstrated his or her knowledge and quick thinking on radio or television programs in the mid-20th century.]
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(Yorkshire) right, good
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schoolboyish attitudes or behaviour
adv
In a schoolgirlish fashion.
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Characteristic of a student; studenty
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(colloquial) A child of remarkable talents or abilities.
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(Internet slang) Someone pretending to live a traditional or historical lifestyle.
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A highly talented or gifted individual, especially one who is successful at a young age.
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(hyperforeign) Nonstandard spelling of wunderkind. [A child prodigy; a phenom.]
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(obsolete, costermongers, back slang) A boy.
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(grammar) Used to describe odd or eccentric word order, as typified by Yoda in lines such as, "Into exile I must go. Failed I have."
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(UK, slang, derogatory) An unsophisticated resident of the towns of Oldham, Rochdale or surrounding areas. Now more widely applied to residents of any the satellite towns of Greater Manchester who speak with a broad Lancashire accent. A Lancashire hillbilly or bumpkin.
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Alternative form of yuppieism [The lifestyle or attitudes of yuppies.]
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