vieux jeu

/ vjø ʒø /

adjective

1. old-fashioned

Word History and Origins

Origin of vieux jeu¹

literally: old game

Example Sentences

These are regarded as somewhat vieux jeu at the present day, but in their own particular line they have never been bettered.

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Their enthusiasm amused people, but now, you see, it has become vieux jeu.

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Even gallantry with its mimic of being jealous and its pretended constancy was vieux jeu.

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She said she thought it vieux jeu, and preferred Debussy: a foolish comparison.

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It was vieux jeu, this lecturing from Alfred; at least it didn't stir him to the depths as did the burning phrases of Milt.

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