old ladies

noun

Definition of old ladiesnext
plural of old lady
1
as in moms
a female human parent the story is that my old lady wanted to name me "Cecil," but the old man prevailed

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2
as in wives
the female partner in a marriage he jokingly commented that he'd love to buy a sports car, but his old lady would throw a fit

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3
as in girlfriends
a female romantic companion if he ever tried stepping out on her, his old lady would fill him with buckshot

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  1. moms
  2. wives
  3. girlfriends
  4. women
  5. girls
Noun
  • This webinar series helps moms achieve smooth and confident transitions into being effective caregivers.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Today, the popular duo are both moms, as well as successful business leaders in competitive industries, from fashion to music and more.
    Jeff Conway, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of moms
Noun
  • Kody has 18 children between his four wives.
    Olivia Bellusci, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • During the first half of the 20th century, most universities maintained strict policies that prohibited the recruitment of wives and husbands into faculty positions at the same school or department.
    Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of wives
Noun
  • However, the real action is in the suites - and on the turf sidelines - where the WAGS (wives and girlfriends of professional athletes) command attention in their own sport, fashion.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The New York State attorney general who was beating up his girlfriends.
    Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of girlfriends
Noun
  • For high-achieving women—many of whom serve as community leaders, entrepreneurs or executives—this truth is especially relevant.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Building Lasting Success With Purposeful Commitment For women in leadership, this is important.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of women
Noun
  • Rosenthal also engaged in lewd chats with a Vacaville teen, and expressed an interest in young girls throughout his texts.
    Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Specifically, girls may have more neuroplasticity, which is defined as the brain’s ability to recognize new movements and patterns.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of girls
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