Old-timey

adj, slang

adj, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Reminiscent or representative of an older time. US, informal
"Near-synonyms: old-fashioned, antiquated, retro"

Synonyms

antiquated antique archaic back number bygone dated

Example

"Near-synonyms: old-fashioned, antiquated, retro"

Etymology

From old-time + -y.

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