old-timey

American  

[ohld-tahy-mee] / ˈoʊldˈtaɪ mi /

adjective

Informal.

1. belonging to or characteristic of former times, usually eliciting a sentimental yearning for the past; old-time.

   an inn with charming, old-timey details.

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Etymology

Origin of old-timey

First recorded in 1850–55; old-time ( def. ) + -y ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Emphatic writing by Lucy Brownridge adds oomph to the illustrations by Kristjana S. Williams, digitally altered engravings that, with their old-timey shapes stained with brilliant color, have a vibe that might best be described as Victorian psychedelic.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Quiet on the set” didn’t apply to the sound of the camera’s old-timey chatter—when it was working.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sandee Althouse displays her first tattoo, an old-timey radio microphone and “on air” sign.

From Los Angeles Times

Cheap replicas are flooding the market for the old-timey pens, rankling fans of a product long known for steep prices and a user base dominated by royalty, politicians and wealthy elites.

From The Wall Street Journal

Her living room walls are lined with old-timey lace-up heels that she says were only ever worn by Bette Midler, as she was the only actor with feet small enough to wear them.

From Los Angeles Times