poor old

Questions

What does poor old mean?

Used to indicate that one has sympathy for something or someone familiar that does not have an optimal situation.

How to pronounce poor old

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “poor old”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “poor old”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “poor old” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.