since Adam was an oakum boy
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Meaning · English
Since an extremely long time ago; since long before living memory.
Register: archaic, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “since Adam was an oakum boy” mean?
Since an extremely long time ago; since long before living memory.
Is “since Adam was an oakum boy” formal or informal?
since Adam was an oakum boy is generally archaic, slang.