Old school

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adjective

Outdated or no longer in style.

She uses an old school phone that has a physical keyboard.
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Often appears as...

  • old school method
  • old school technique

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Colloquial

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Positive Nostalgia

Sometimes used affectionately to express fondness for the past, even if it's outdated.

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My dad still plays his old school vinyl records on Sundays.
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Colloquial Use

'Old school' is casual and best used in informal conversations or personal writing.

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I bought an old school jacket from the thrift shop - it looks retro cool!
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