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old lady

noun

Definition of old lady

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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The course is built to walk parents step-by-step through mastering budget-busting expenses like diapers, wipes, formula, and groceries while building a supportive community of like-minded moms.

— Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 July 2026
Jacobson, alongside her sisters Mamie and Grace, followed in their mom’s footsteps and became actors.

— Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 31 July 2026

Definition of mom

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The man, who requested anonymity due to fears of immigration consequences, told CBS News Miami that his girlfriend was transferred to ICE custody following a traffic stop.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Orzabal credits the quick reactions of Emily, his girlfriend at the time, for getting him to the hospital and saving his life.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Definition of girlfriend

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So anyone and anything can become a stand-in for their outrage, even if the target didn’t do anything to hurt any of us, like the random woman who got death threats after she was caught on cam with her boss at a Coldplay concert.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Videos on Iranian social media showed many women at the cafes flouting mandatory veiling laws, and crowds mixing freely.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

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Some choose to go beyond the purely traditional in favor of celebrations that feel personal and memorable; like a girls’ night in or a day by the sea.

— Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 28 July 2026
The 21-year-old musician, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, is accused of killing and dismembering the teenage girl to prevent her from disclosing details about their relationship ahead of the release of his album, prosecutors said.

— Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

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