(nonstandard) Alternative spelling of oldman.
Used in a Sentence
old-man
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for old-man.
Editorial note
Tools are nice, this isn't an old-man shaking his fist at the wind moment.
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Quick take
(nonstandard) Alternative spelling of oldman.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of old-man gathered in one view.
(Australia) (applied to plants and animals) Of exceptional size or age.
(Australia) (applied to weather) Of exceptional intensity.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for old-man.
noun
(nonstandard) Alternative spelling of oldman.
adjective
(Australia) (applied to plants and animals) Of exceptional size or age.
adjective
(Australia) (applied to weather) Of exceptional intensity.
Example sentences
Tools are nice, this isn't an old-man shaking his fist at the wind moment.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use old-man in a sentence?
Tools are nice, this isn't an old-man shaking his fist at the wind moment.
What does old-man mean?
(nonstandard) Alternative spelling of oldman.
What part of speech is old-man?
old-man is commonly used as noun, adjective.