Meaning
A mocking term for an older woman — especially one seen as still chasing romance, dressing or behaving 'young', or pursuing much younger men. Drawn from the image of a tough old hen, it is a put-down about age and unbecoming behaviour, and is generally unkind. Documented here for understanding; it is a derogatory term.
Examples
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Dem call har old fowl fi a chase di young bwoy dem.
They mockingly call her 'old fowl' for chasing the young men.
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Nuh mind dem, dat a rude ting fi say.
Never mind them, that's a rude thing to say.
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Old fowl mek good soup — even di old have dem worth.
'Old fowl makes good soup' — even the old have their value.
Origin
From 'old' + 'fowl' (an old hen); a derogatory term for an older woman. See [[mawga-dog]], [[facety]].
How it’s used
Derogatory term for an older woman (esp. chasing romance/youth). Documented, not endorsed. See [[big-woman]].