1
as in mom
a female human parent
the story is that my old lady wanted to name me "Cecil," but the old man prevailed
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as in wife
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
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as in girlfriend
a female romantic companion
if he ever tried stepping out on her, his old lady would fill him with buckshot
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for old lady
Noun
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The grandmas who pass down recipes, the sisters who keep us laughing, the besties who show up with love, and the moms who make sure the table is full.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Nov. 2025 -
The pumpkin crunch, although unexpected to visitors, is the what our aunties and moms baked for family gatherings.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There’s the younger wife who falls in love with the woman her husband hires for a threesome, then walks off 10 minutes later with a $210m settlement once Nash acquires video evidence of his extensive perversions.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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His wife, Jo Carole Lauder, also donated $500,000 to Fix the City, while his nephew William Lauder has given $1 million—half during the primary, and half during the general election.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Dorzon had been shot 11 times and his girlfriend had also been hit, collapsing on the front lawn.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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His girlfriend Swan was also hit and had collapsed in the front yard.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Lasky also integrates tangential but no-less-compelling topics, like the show-stopping style of Iris Apfel and her influence on Lasky’s mother, and Lasky’s evergreen obsession with The Shining.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Craft was able to sign the 6-foot-5, agile Mougey as a quarterback only after reassuring the player and his mother he wouldn’t be moved to receiver.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For many young women, the stiletto’s discomfort is part of the appeal, offering proof that effort and glamor remain in an age of casual sneakers.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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But at what point does not using available technology lead women’s football into a self-sabotaging stupor?—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Both boys and girls soccer have won state titles, with the former already claiming two and in the running for a third this fall.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Each year, the parade organization invites all military, veteran and civic organizations, as well as many universities, high schools, junior high schools, youth groups throughout the Treasure Valley and encourage marching bands, floats, boys and girl scout units to participate.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Old lady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old%20lady. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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