oldie

Thân thiện

The radio station plays an oldie from the 1960s.

Definition

Noun: 1. A song, film, or other piece of entertainment that was popular in the past: An "oldie" is something, especially a song, that was once widely known and enjoyed and is still recognized, often with nostalgia. 2. An old joke or story: It can also refer to a familiar, often-repeated joke or anecdote. 3. An older person (informal, often affectionate): In casual conversation, it can be used to refer to an older individual.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Popular Song):
  • The radio station plays oldies from the 1960s every Saturday night.
  • That song is a real oldie but a goodie.
• Noun (Joke/Story):
  • He told the same oldie about his fishing trip again.
• Noun (Person - informal):
  • Some of the oldies at the club still dance better than the young people.

Advanced Usage

• "oldie but goodie" (idiom): A very common phrase used to describe something old that is still of high quality or enjoyable.
  • That black-and-white film is an oldie but a goodie.

Variants and Related Words

• Golden oldie: A more specific term emphasizing a classic, beloved song or item from the past.
  • The DJ specializes in golden oldies from the Motown era.

Synonyms

• Classic: A work of enduring quality and recognition.
• Vintage: Denoting something from the past of high quality.
• Throwback: Something that is reminiscent of an earlier time.

Related Idioms

• An oldie but a goodie: As described above, this is the primary idiom associated with the word.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a song that was formerly popular

Từ đồng nghĩa

• golden oldie