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How to pronounce “olds

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Pronunciation guide for olds

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of olds with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Innovation for Change in Africa18 to say 24- year olds, were in college in Ghana.
Definition summary
(UK, slang) One's parents.

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How to pronounce olds

Innovation for Change in Africa

18 to say 24- year olds, were in college in Ghana.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “olds

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (UK, slang) One's parents.
  • (slang; often with the; derogatory or self-deprecatory; often humorous) Anyone portrayed in the context as not young; for example, anyone older than the speaker's audience of coevals; often, middle-aged adults or older adults.

Practice Nearby Words

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