old-fashioned look
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Meaning · English
A style or appearance that is outdated or traditional
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Một phong cách hoặc vẻ ngoài đã lỗi thời hoặc truyền thống
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Literally: a look that is old and fashioned
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
She gave me an old-fashioned look when I wore jeans to the party
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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-fashioned look” mean?
A style or appearance that is outdated or traditional Literally: a look that is old and fashioned
Is “old-fashioned look” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.