"sweet little old lady" virtue

Similar to da "grandmother approach", but more of a generalized "association wif da elderly" type of "gate-pass" to other people's patience, respect, willingness to accommodate you, etc.; i.e., if you make sure to tell others dat you are procuring an object for and/or assisting a slight-figured and warm/gentle-natured "neighborhood gramma", they'll be all like, "Awwwww... how kind and thoughtful of you!" regarding said endeavor, and thus they'll be more willing to assist you themselves, give you permission/clearance to perform whatever tasks/activities are necessary to complete your helpful task, let you obtain one or more related objects/resources/services either for free or at a much-lower cost, etc, due to their respect and appreciation for older folks and --- by extension --- anyone who's trying to provide "aid and attendance" to one or more of said "wrinkle-city residents".

Da likeable owner at da local general store at da Amish community in northern Maine extended a similar style of praising generosity to me as da classic "sweet little old lady" virtue might have garnered me --- if I was repairing an item for one of da Amish families in his community, said pleasant-and-mild-mannered proprietor would let me have da necessary fasteners and other hardware-materials for free.

"sweet little old lady" virtue by QuacksO January 18, 2026

old laughing lady 

alcohol. Often used euphemistically to describe drink in the context of addiction, but not exclusively. Popularised by Neil Young's song, "The Old Laughing Lady" which describes alcoholics that The Old Laughing Lady has claimed.

He loves his Old Laughing Lady cause the taste is so sweet.

old laughing lady by Yolomcswaggings April 25, 2019

Old Gray Lady

Historically the nickname for The New York Times; now often used with a disparaging tone.

The Wall Street Journal is edited for those who run the world; the WaPo is edited for those who think they run the world; the Old Gray Lady is edited for those who think they should run the world.

Old Gray Lady by jaqua December 17, 2005

Old Gray Lady

The top nickname for one of the most popular newspapers in the U.S., The New York Times.

Veronica opened her copy of the Old Gray Lady to read baking recipes and about the Mets' losing streak.

Old Gray Lady by M-V-P January 4, 2012

old cat lady

elderly people that molest underage neighbors after a rousing game of golf trivia

The Old Cat Lady molested a kid after golf trivia

old cat lady by Ja'Quizzle May 22, 2006

Old White Lady Syndrome 

When a person patronizes or orders others around to do simple things, entitled to others caring for their needs and wants. Other people’s needs are not as important no matter the urgency.

Person 1: I need to go to the restroom. OWLS person: I need my pillow fluffed, can you hand me my chapstick I need my toes covered completely.
Person 1: I almost peed my pants because she has OWLS (old white lady syndrome) and needed everything done for her.

Old White Lady Syndrome by Lifelearnedhard November 19, 2023

Old White Lady Syndrome 

When a person patronizes or orders others around to do simple things, entitled to others caring for their needs and wants. Other people’s needs are not as important no matter the urgency.

Person 1: I need to go to the restroom. OWLS person: I need my pillow fluffed, can you hand me my chapstick I need my toes covered completely.
Person 1: I almost peed my pants because she has OWLS (old white lady syndrome) and needed everything done for her.

Old White Lady Syndrome by Lifelearnedhard November 19, 2023