gammaldags — meaning in English

English meaning

• conservative noun A person who favours keeping things as they traditionally are and resists rapid change.
• 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 It can be mildly critical, suggesting something is out of date, or warm, suggesting it has the charm and solidity of the past.
• quaint adjective Attractively unusual or old-fashioned, especially in a charming way.

Senses

gammaldags is used for these senses in English:

• conservative Tending to resist change or innovation.
• old-fashioned Of an object, outdated or no longer in vogue.
• old-time From or reminiscent of an earlier time or era; old-fashioned.
• quaint Pleasingly unusual; especially, having old-fashioned charm. [from 18th c.]

conservative — full definition

1. noun A person who favours keeping things as they traditionally are and resists rapid change.
2. noun A member or supporter of a Conservative political party.
3. adjective Cautious and moderate, especially in estimates or predictions.
4. adjective Resistant to change; favouring traditional values, styles, or methods.

old-fashioned — full definition

1. 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 It can be mildly critical, suggesting something is out of date, or warm, suggesting it has the charm and solidity of the past.
2. adjective Holding views or standards that belong to an earlier generation, especially about behaviour, morals or manners.
3. 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.

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