English

Noun

old boy ‎(plural old boys)

1. (chiefly Britain) An alumnus, especially of a public school.
2. A former member of a group.
   • 2011 September 24, Aled Williams, “Chelsea 4 - 1 Swansea”, in BBC Sport:

     Swansea named an unchanged side from their win over West Brom, and the visitors made an encouraging start, with Blues old boy Scott Sinclair prominent - Branislav Ivanovic had to make an important block to halt the winger's run.

3. (Britain) Affectionate term of address for a man.

   Listen, old boy, I've got some news.

Translations

Derived terms

• old boy network
• good old boy

Abbreviations

• (alumnus) OB

See also

• big boy

Anagrams

• bloody