Afro-American |
(old-fashioned) of or pertaining to American Blacks, their African heritage, or their history or culture. [2 definitions] |
almshouse |
(old-fashioned) an institution financed from public funds that provides shelter to those in need; poorhouse. [1/2 definitions] |
antediluvian |
hopelessly old-fashioned; primitive; outdated. [2/4 definitions] |
antiquate |
to make obsolete or old-fashioned. |
asylum |
(old-fashioned) an institution for the care of those who are unable to maintain themselves, such as orphans or the severely mentally ill. [1/3 definitions] |
baby doll |
(old-fashioned) used as an affectionate or flirtatious term for a woman, esp. one's girlfriend or wife. [1/4 definitions] |
barbershop |
of, for, or concerning the closely harmonized part singing of old-fashioned or sentimental songs. [1/2 definitions] |
bindle |
(slang, old-fashioned) a bundle of possessions carried by a hobo, usually including bedding. Traditionally, a bindle might be tied to a stick and carried over the shoulder. |
bobby |
(chiefly British; old-fashioned; informal) a police officer, esp. one who patrols on foot. |
colored |
(old-fashioned; often offensive) having dark skin pigmentation; of a race other than white. [1/3 definitions] |
cripple |
(old-fashioned, sometimes offensive) a person or animal that is lame or otherwise physically impaired. [2/4 definitions] |
dare |
(somewhat old-fashioned) to have the courage or audacity to do something (usu. used in the negative or interrogative) [1/4 definitions] |
dearie |
(informal, old-fashioned) darling; dear. |
dinosaur |
something or someone very old-fashioned or out of date. [1/2 definitions] |
distaff |
(old-fashioned) women as a whole, or the traditional sphere and concerns of women. [2/3 definitions] |
dodo |
(informal) a person who is slow-witted or hopelessly old-fashioned. [1/2 definitions] |
doll |
(slang; old-fashioned) a woman. [1/4 definitions] |
dowdy1 |
old-fashioned or frumpy in appearance or manner. [1/3 definitions] |
eke |
(old-fashioned) to stretch or supplement with effort or care (usu. fol. by "out"). [1/2 definitions] |
end |
(informal, old-fashioned) the very best or worst (prec. by "the"). [1/18 definitions] |
fogy |
someone who has old-fashioned habits, beliefs, or ideas, esp. someone who is also boring (usu. prec. by "old"). |