cọm già

Ông hàng xóm là một cọm già khó tính.

Definition

1. Noun (Slang, Informal):
   • Old codger / old fogey: A somewhat humorous or mildly disrespectful term for an elderly man, often implying he is old-fashioned, eccentric, or past his prime.
   • Old bear: A direct, colloquial translation of the component words, used to describe a grumpy or gruff old man.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông hàng xóm là một cọm già khó tính. (The neighbor is a grumpy old codger.)
  • Mấy cọm già trong công viên hay chơi cờ tướng. (The old fogies in the park often play Chinese chess.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is informal and can be considered slightly pejorative or teasing depending on context and tone. It is not used in formal writing or polite address.

Variants and Related Words

• Ông già (n): Old man (neutral or affectionate, less pejorative than "cọm già").
  • Ông già tôi vẫn còn rất khỏe. (My old man is still very healthy.)

Synonyms

• Old codger: An elderly man, especially one who is eccentric or old-fashioned.
• Old fogey: A person with old-fashioned ideas.
• Geezer (informal): An old man.

Related Idioms

• No common idioms specifically use this slang term. Its usage is typically standalone.