Definition of old-school
old-school
- adj- old (used when describing something you remember from a long time ago like in the 80's or early 90s).
'Vanilla Ice...now thats old school if i ever saw it'.
by Linz, Cary, NC, USA, Jan 27 1999.
- To do something in a way that is more in line with traditional technique/style rather than modern or progressive style (such as rap music that emulates the style of the rap of the early 80s). Often used in the phrase, "kicking it old school."
Run DMC is still kicking it old school.
by Mohan K., Ann Arbor, MI, USA, May 18 1999.
- Old fashioned, out of style, uncool. Opposite of "new school," which is hip, with it, in fashion.
Your car is old school.
by GN, SD and Ae, San Diego, CA 92113, USA, Jan 24 2003.
adjective
- refers to something that is really old.
Isn't this an old-school song?
by Myles M., Toronto, ON, Canada, Apr 27 2004.
Slang terms with the same root words:
- school: get schooled – school – (show 5 more)
- old: chip off the old block – give (one) the old heave ho – (show 22 more)
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