my son

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English

Noun

my son (plural my sons)

  1. Refers to the person one is addressing, when giving caution or advice, indicating that the person is inferior in some way. It does not necessarily refer to a relationship.
    1999, John Buchan, Greenmantle, p.123
    • Now, look here, my son, I said; you're a kid and a know nothing.