vieux jeu — meaning in English
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English meaning
- dowdy adjective Old-fashioned and unattractive in style, especially of clothing.
- old-fashioned adjective Belonging to or suited to an earlier time, and no longer in style or common use. It can be mildly critical, suggesting something is out of date, or warm, suggesting it has the charm and solidity of the past.
Senses
vieux jeu is used for these senses in English:
- dowdy Plain and unfashionable in style or dress.
old-fashioned — full definition
- adjective Belonging to or suited to an earlier time, and no longer in style or common use. It can be mildly critical, suggesting something is out of date, or warm, suggesting it has the charm and solidity of the past.
- adjective Holding views or standards that belong to an earlier generation, especially about behaviour, morals or manners.
- noun A cocktail made by stirring whiskey — usually bourbon or rye — with sugar, a dash of bitters and ice, served over a large cube with an orange twist.