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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Growing up, my mom used to tell me how, back in the 1950s and early '60s, her friends would find any excuse to hear my grandmother tell stories.—
James DiNardo,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025 -
In one sweet photo from the event, the proud mom could be seen walking hand-in-hand with her boys, who wore matching silver tuxedos.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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The estranged wife of actor Scott Wolf was seemingly detained by law enforcement during an Instagram livestream, during which she can be heard scolding officers and alleging she was abused.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
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It’s been a time of constant change and development for both my baby and my wife and me.—
Danny Lorberbaum
June 13,
Literary Hub,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Your relationship with your girlfriend is changing, as is natural.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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Another wondered why the mom didn’t make her feelings known to her son and his girlfriend.—
Stephanie Guerilus,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The 69-year-old hails from an ethnically mixed family – his father is Azeri and his mother is Kurdish.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN,
6 July 2024
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And if your mother doesn't feel comfortable setting her own boundary, offer to be her excuse.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
6 July 2024
Noun
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The circle opened, the women giggled, then nervous laughter erupted amongst them all.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The four new basketballs, which will be available online and with key retailers on June 23, were created by several women product designers, with significant input from Clark herself.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Momma had a smooth labor and delivery and both mamma and baby are doing great!—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Banks is one hard-working mamma, and that’s just fine with her.—
Angel Saunders,
Peoplemag,
30 Oct. 2023
Noun
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Age: 24 Marital status/family: Proudly independent, young fur momma of three.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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Beware momma’s kiss: Her lips are laced with poison.—
Robyn Bahr,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Old lady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/old%20lady. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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