What is slang for old?

Answer 1

There is no one word that is slang for old, but there are many expressions that are used to refer to old things, old people, old ideas or someone who holds to old standards or fashions.

Some examples:

• buffer noun:British slang, a foolish or incompetent old man (usually 'old buffer').

Compare with duffer, slang, an incompetent, stupid or 'useless' person.

• coffin-dodger n.: slang, an old or elderly person.

• crock n.:British slang, an old, broken or worn-out car or person.

• geezer n.: slang, a person, especially an old man.

• ghetto-geek n.: slang, someone who manages with old technology ('old-school')

• square n.: slang, a person who is old-fashioned or conventional, in contrast with someone who is trendy, hip, cool or wicked.

Note: It is now (in 2010) out of fashion to call an old-fashioned person a square.

• trout n.: British derogatory slang, a woman, especially an old or bad-tempered one (usually 'old trout').

Answer 2

Some slang terms for old include "vintage," "antique," "senior," or "ancient."

Answer 3

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