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Definition
Old Master Q, a popular fictional comic book character.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the iconic Hong Kong comic strip character created by Alfonso Wong, which has been a staple of local culture since the 1960s. It is often used as a cultural touchstone to evoke a sense of nostalgia for childhood or to describe someone with a distinctively old-fashioned appearance or personality. Because the character is so recognizable, the name is frequently used as a shorthand for the entire comic series.
Examples
He looks just like one of the characters in Old Master Q.
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