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From what I looked up it means something like dude or mate. It's also used when expressing suprise? If native speaker has better insight I'd appreciate it.
The literal meaning is a really informal "old one" but can also mean "age" in another context. It is used exactly like you described.
So Germans colloquially call each other "old man"? That's kinda hilarious
As much as English speakers call each other "male sibling" or "canine".
Technically correct, but no one makes that association in everyday language.