old lady

1 a female human parent <the story is that my old lady wanted to name me “Cecil,” but the old man prevailed> Synonyms ma, mama (also mamma or momma), mammy, mater [chiefly British], mom, mommy, motherRelated Words materfamilias, matriarch, matron; stepmother; supermom, superwoman

2 the female partner in a marriage <he jokingly commented that he'd love to buy a sports car, but his old lady would throw a fit> Synonyms helpmate, helpmeet, lady, little woman, madam, missus (or missis), Mrs., wife, wifey, woman [chiefly dialect]Related Words bride; better half, companion, consort, mate, partner, significant other, soul mate, spouse; dowager, matron; hausfrau, homemaker, housekeeper, housewife, stay-at-home; widow

3 a female romantic companion <if he ever tried stepping out on her, his old lady would fill him with buckshot> Synonyms gal, gill, girl, inamorata, lady, ladylove, girlfriend, womanRelated Words mistress, moll; beloved, darling, dear, favorite, flame, honey, love, lover, significant other, sweet, sweetheart, valentine