olds

n. your parents, especially when you are talking to friends.

n. one's parents. Plural in form and usually takes a plural verb.

“I'm going to visit the olds this weekend for my dad's birthday.”

“He mentioned that he needed to check in with the olds before committing to the holiday plans, as they usually expected him home for Christmas.”

British English · Informal · Slang

n. a funny way to describe people who are older than you or your friends.

n. a collective term for individuals perceived as older than the speaker's peer group, often used to highlight a generational gap.

“The club was full of olds who didn't know any of the modern songs.”

“The marketing campaign was clearly designed by people who think they understand teenagers, but it just comes across as 'olds' trying too hard.”

Humorous · Slang

n. information or stories that are not new anymore.

n. information, news, or gossip that is no longer current or relevant.

“That story about the celebrity breakup is total olds; everyone knew last week.”

“By the time the physical newspaper reached the stands, the lead story was already considered olds by the digital audience.”

Humorous · Slang