Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

fair to middling, phrase

About average; adequate; acceptable
Hank: How are you feeling after the knee surgery? Joe: Oh, fair to middling. I can walk to work now again, but can't quite run. I never run anyway.

Added on May 10, 2011 by Ken Clinkenbeard

black cow, noun

Root beer and vanilla ice cream blended to make a milkshake. A variation on the Boston Cooler.
A black cow at the soda shoppe is the perfect way to end a date.

Added on March 21, 2025 by Melissa G

with bells on

To act with enthusiasm.
I'll be at the sock hop with bells on!

Added on July 7, 2021 by danielslaughter

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