old fellow

American  

noun

Chiefly British.

1. old chap.

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Etymology

Origin of old fellow

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

But whether he’s cracking New Jersey jokes, like in “Elf: The Musical,” or saving TV hosts, being Santa comes with an inescapable irritant that makes you wonder how the jolly old fellow grew rotund in the first place.

From New York Times

“Such depth, power & talent: funny enough to cause helpless hiccups & honking,” Fry wrote of their time on the show, adding: “Farewell, old fellow. You’ll be so dreadfully missed.”

From Washington Post

Their fishing styles vary: Some scoop, some dive and one wise old fellow just plops in the river and waits for lunch to come swimming by.

From Washington Post

“He would give you the shirt off his back if he could,” William Works said, describing his neighbor as a “gentle old fellow” and “community first.”

From Washington Times

And this old fellow was watching and watching from the edge and finally he shouted, ‘Hey, you! Didn’t you fall off that thing about 60 years ago?’

From Washington Post