old skool
Britishnoun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of old skool
C20: skool is a phonetic rendering of school
Example Sentences
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Vans’ Old Skool unisex sneaker in chalk violet and white is not just delightful for its whimsical color scheme; it also features the iconic side-stripe created by Vans co-founder Paul Van Doren.
From Los Angeles Times
He’s wearing a gray tracksuit with black-and-white checkerboard accents, a pair of black-and-white checkerboard Old Skool Vans and a black ball cap with the brim facing backward.
From Los Angeles Times
Introduced in 1978 and originally known as Style 38, the Sk8-Hi was notable for continuing to use the sidestripe detail introduced the year before with the Old Skool and for its high-top silhouette, which added a layer of protection to the ankles of skate park-shredding athletes.
From Los Angeles Times
When he participated in his first competition at Old Skool Iron gym in 2014, he took second place.
From Fox News
The shooting happened around 2:45 a.m. at the Old Skool Sports Bar & Grill, the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.
From New York Times
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