Old fart Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈoʊɫd/ /ˈfɑɹt

OLD FART

UK

ˈəʊld/ /fˈɑːt

OHLD FAHT

Definition

A humorous or slightly rude way to refer to an older person, especially a man, who is seen as grumpy or old-fashioned.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and mildly disrespectful; usually used jokingly among friends or family. Most common to describe men. Not used in formal situations—can be offensive if used with strangers.

• Spanish: viejo gruñón - viejo cascarrabias
• Portuguese (BR): velho chato - velho ranzinza
• Portuguese (PT): velho rezingão - velho rabugento
• Chinese (Simplified): 老古板 - 老頑固
• Chinese (Traditional): 老古板 - 老頑固
• Hindi: बुड्ढा (मज़ाकिया, चिड़चिड़ा बूढ़ा आदमी)
• Arabic: العجوز المزعج - العجوز المتذمر
• Bengali: বয়স্ক বকবকানি (আদরমিশ্র) - বুড়ো মেজাজী লোক
• Russian: старый пердун - старый ворчун
• Japanese: 頑固なおじいさん - おじさんくさい人
• Vietnamese: ông già cổ hủ - ông già cau có
• Korean: 꼰대 - 노인네(농담/불평 많은 사람)
• Turkish: huysuz ihtiyar - yaşlı dede (alaycı)
• Urdu: بوڑھا بڈھا - بوڑھا خرانٹ
• Indonesian: kakek cerewet - orang tua kolot

Example Sentences

My grandpa is such an old fart sometimes.

basic

Don’t be an old fart—try something new!

basic

He acts like an old fart about technology.

basic

Ignore him—he’s just being an old fart again.

natural

I feel like such an old fart complaining about loud music.

natural

My friends call me an old fart every time I go to bed early.

natural