English Explanatory Dictionary

oldie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something or someone old.
  2. A song or record from a previous era.
  3. The genre of music composed of popular music from previous eras.

Pronunciation

/ˈəʊldi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-oldie.wav /ˈoʊldi/

Word forms

oldie oldies

Etymology

From old + -ie.

Synonyms

classic hit antique classic oldster ager badge-cove cheeser coffin dodger crinkly eld elder elderly geriatric genarian geezer grayhead greyhead hoarhead mzee old no spring chicken old timer old-timer oldtimer older adult oldie senior senior citizen silver top twirly weazen wrinkly

Antonyms

newie

Derived words

golden oldie oldie but goodie
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