Term of endearment used by men when addressing an old friend, emphasising that you are pleased to see him.
It is absolutely neutral, and if anything a bit fuzzy warm.
Very Wodehousian.
It is absolutely neutral, and if anything a bit fuzzy warm.
Very Wodehousian.
Good to see you again, old bean!
Best of luck, old bean!
Still married to that gorgeous blonde, old bean?
Best of luck, old bean!
Still married to that gorgeous blonde, old bean?
by the shonny May 18, 2009
British colloquialism:
An affectionate form of address, usually used in a greeting and almost universally said by a man to another man.
An affectionate form of address, usually used in a greeting and almost universally said by a man to another man.
by Douglas MacIntyre June 19, 2007
by The Only Old Bean July 04, 2019
by shaky hand man October 05, 2010
by AKX September 19, 2005
An Old Bean: A bean which has aged considerably since birth.
Used as a naming term for people when a posh english accent is put on by the addresser.
Used as a naming term for people when a posh english accent is put on by the addresser.
by RowanDom June 02, 2010