noun
General Slang
oldies
OHL-deez · noun · informal
One's parents.
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Definitions
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One's parents; 'the oldies'.
“I'm visiting the oldies this weekend.”
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oldies In A Sentence
I'm visiting the oldies this weekend.
Origin & Usage
From 'old' plus '-ies'; affectionate Australian usage.
Variants
oldie
People Also Ask
What does 'the oldies' mean?
It's an affectionate way of referring to one's parents.
Is 'oldies' rude?
No, it's typically fond and casual rather than disrespectful.
Can 'oldies' mean anything else?
Yes, it can also refer to old songs, but in Aussie family talk it usually means your parents.
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