No. 3,552 in Dutch
ouwe
"Ouwe" is Dutch slang meaning "old one" or "old man," often used informally to refer to an older person or as a term of endearment like "mate" or "buddy."
In a sentence
Hij is een goede ouwe vriend.
He is a good old friend.
Here, 'ouwe' is used in its literal sense to mean 'old' in reference to the duration of friendship, conveying familiarity and trust.
Dat was een ouwe truc die hij gebruikte.
That was an old trick he used.
In this sentence, 'ouwe' describes 'truc' (a trick), implying it is not new or innovative, and suggesting familiarity with the action.
De ouwe zit graag in zijn stoel.
The old man likes to sit in his chair.
Here, 'ouwe' is a casual term referring to an elderly person or someone affectionately called as such, often used informally.
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