A term used to refer to someone who is very experienced or old in a certain field, or in life in general. It literally means 'old shaving' or 'old chip', as in a wood chip that has been around for a long time.
Examples
- Spanish: Juan es una vieja viruta en el mundo de los negocios, lleva más de 30 años en la industria.
- English: Juan is an old hand in the business world, he's been in the industry for over 30 years.