Talk:old boy

Devil
According to Webster 1913, "the Old Boy" is slang for the Devil. Equinox ◑ 00:54, 12 May 2014 (UTC)

Peterborough
I've heard the expression used of people of any age, but whether this was idiolect or dialect, I have not established. Certainly in Bucks it referred to an older person. And of course in American Pie the "Good old boys were drinking whiskey and rye." which is a different meaning again, shading into the "old boys network" meaning.

Also "Listen old boy[chap, fellow, stick, etc.], I've got some news." is/was an upper-middle or upper class construction.

Rich Farmbrough, 10:53, 28 September 2023 (UTC).


 * We have an entry for . Equinox ◑ 11:32, 28 September 2023 (UTC)
 * ✔ Thanks for adding it to the 'Related terms'. Rich Farmbrough, 13:43, 29 September 2023 (UTC).