Old School Definition
ōldsko͝ol
old-school
noun
A group of people who cling to traditional or conservative ideas, methods, etc.
Webster's New World
(informal, idiomatic) A style, way of thinking, or method for accomplishing a task that was employed in a former era, remembered either for its inferiority to the current method, or for its time-honored superiority over the new way.
Family experts are advocating a change away from the old school, advising parents not to medicate behavioral problems.
My mom's a good baker because she's of the old school. She'd never buy ready-made cookie dough.
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adjective
Of or faithful to styles, values, etc. regarded as traditional or old-fashioned.
An old-school cabaret singer.
Webster's New World
Adhering or conforming to an earlier or original style.
Old-school hip-hop.
American Heritage
(informal, idiomatic) Characteristic of a style, outlook, or method employed in a former era, remembered either as inferior to the current style, or alternately, remembered nostalgically as superior or preferable to the new style, the older denoting something that would be considered out of date or out of fashion to some, but as such, is considered by others as cool and hip.
That teacher's old school methods aren't effective, they're just annoying.
Man, I love that jacket; it's so old school.
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