Talk:old boy
Latest comment: 7 months ago by Rich Farmbrough in topic Peterborough
Devil[edit]
According to Webster 1913, "the Old Boy" is slang for the Devil. Equinox ◑ 00:54, 12 May 2014 (UTC)
Peterborough[edit]
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).
- @Rich Farmbrough: We have an entry for good old boy. Equinox ◑ 11:32, 28 September 2023 (UTC)
- ✔ Thanks for adding it to the 'Related terms'. Rich Farmbrough, 13:43, 29 September 2023 (UTC).
- ✔ Thanks for adding it to the 'Related terms'. Rich Farmbrough, 13:43, 29 September 2023 (UTC).