Old maids — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Old maids
Old maids (noun)
- spinster
- a prim fussy person
- a simple card game in which cards are matched in pairs and the player holding the unmatched card at the end loses
Old maids (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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as in prigs, fuddy-duddies
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Old maids
The most common words with a similar meaning to Old maids:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Old maids
Words with the opposite meaning of Old maids:
Word Forms of Old maids
Derived words: old-maidish (adjective), old-maidishness (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Old maids
First known use: circa 1530
Frequently Asked Questions about Old maids
What does "Old maids" mean?
"Old maids" means spinster. As a noun, it is defined as: spinster.
What is another word for "Old maids"?
Other words for "Old maids" include fuddy-duddies, prigs, spoilsports, stuffed shirts, bluenoses, moralists, Mrs. Grundys and nice nellies. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Old maids" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Old maids"?
There are 13 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Old maids". Common alternatives include fuddy-duddies, prigs, spoilsports, stuffed shirts, bluenoses, moralists, Mrs. Grundys, nice nellies, prudes and puritans.
What is the opposite of "Old maids"?
Antonyms of "Old maids" include libertarians, libertines, misbehavers and immoralists.
Is "Old maids" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Old maids" is a noun.
What is the origin of the word "Old maids"?
First known use: circa 1530.
What is another word for "Old maids" meaning "as in prigs, fuddy-duddies"?
When "Old maids" (noun) means as in prigs, fuddy-duddies, synonyms include fuddy-duddies, prigs, spoilsports, stuffed shirts, bluenoses and moralists. Opposites in this sense include libertarians, libertines, misbehavers and immoralists.
What words are derived from "Old maids"?
Words derived from "Old maids" include old-maidish (adjective) and old-maidishness (noun).