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old time used to be

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

Ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend. Often used in songs.

euphemistic, informal

Examples

“I thought I spied my old time used to be[…]Roberta done quit⟳ me, I can't see⟳ no peace”
“Somebody loan me a dime, I need⟳ to call⟳ my old time used to be.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

old timer old timer's disease old toast Old Tom Old Toongabbie old top

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