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  • Sam_Bass@lemmy.world
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    4 months ago

    The term has been around since the 40s and 50s. As too regional no it was/is nationwide. More likely cultural. The youth of those days were more accuztomex to it than their parents

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      4 months ago

      Must be regional or something else because I’ve never heard “old man” used in any other context than as a father. I’ve lived in Florida and the west coast and traveled all over the US for context.

      “The ‘ol’ ball and chain” is used for spouse, unfortunately it’s usually used for women.