old chap
Frequency: 7.39.8 per million words
A familiar or affectionate way to refer to an old man.
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Examples (10)
- The poor old chap was very shaken by the experience.
- "Good to see you, old chap!" he exclaimed with a hearty handshake.
- I had a pleasant conversation with a charming old chap on the train.
- My grandfather, a sprightly old chap, still goes for a run every morning.
- There's a kindly old chap who lives down the street and always says hello.
- "Now listen here, old chap," the general began, "this is a serious matter."
- He's a decent enough old chap, though he can be a bit grumpy at times.
- The little café was run by a wonderful old chap who made the best cakes.
- We all felt sorry for the old chap who had lost his dog.
- "Don't you worry about a thing, old chap," his friend reassured him.