old fart
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
an older person, often considered out of touch
Literally: an elderly person who breaks wind
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
My dad can be such an old fart sometimes.
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “old fart” mean?
an older person, often considered out of touch Literally: an elderly person who breaks wind
Is “old fart” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.