2007-02-03 00:17:46 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
it can mean both.
2007-02-03 00:20:28 · answer #1 · answered by aberdeen302004 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think it refers to your dad but a lot of people say it can be used for both
2007-02-03 00:40:44 · answer #2 · answered by ♥♥♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either, The old man is usually used for fathers as oppose to My old man for hubbies.
2007-02-03 00:24:44 · answer #3 · answered by Poppy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It refers to your dad mostly but it can be used for both. Although, your dad is used most often.
2007-02-03 00:31:10 · answer #4 · answered by Mita 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My old man can't be my fella, because my fella would be my own age.
My old man would be my dad.
2007-02-03 01:18:26 · answer #5 · answered by curious 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it can mean both, and should not be taken as an insult. i used to work for a German company and was told by a German that it was accepted as a complement by Germans, so when my kids call me "the old man" I'm happy
2007-02-03 00:28:31 · answer #6 · answered by thesingist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the UK.
if ur under 20 it usually means ur dad.
over 20, means ur better-half, husband or bf.
i call my husband my old man, sometimes.
thankfully he sees it as a endearing label.
some men don't.
2007-02-03 00:28:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use it to refer to my husband(who incidently, is old enough to be my father). But i'm saying nothing about his old boy!!!!
2007-02-03 01:30:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both depending what part of the country your from
2007-02-03 00:21:42 · answer #9 · answered by will 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I heard it used both ways.
I would usually think it meant father more but oh well.
2007-02-03 00:21:38 · answer #10 · answered by Yelsha!!! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my old man is your fella its when you are in between engagement and boyfriend status mostly.......
2007-02-03 00:22:43 · answer #11 · answered by Jessica B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋