old fellow

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

An informal and often friendly way of referring to a man.

fellowADJECTIVE + NOUN (describing a man)

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old

Examples (10)

  • The old fellow sitting on the park bench smiled warmly at the children.
  • What a charming old fellow he is, always telling interesting stories.
  • The old fellow down the street has been feeding stray cats for years.
  • I met a delightful old fellow at the bookstore who recommended this novel.
  • The old fellow next door always waves when I walk by.
  • Such a kind old fellow, he never forgets to ask about my family.
  • The old fellow at the coffee shop knows everyone's usual order.
  • That old fellow has been coming to this restaurant for decades.
  • A wise old fellow once told me that patience is the key to happiness.
  • The old fellow working in the garden looks content and peaceful.