Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

folks, noun

Parents, or a large demographic group of people.
My folks often don't like girls coming over late at night.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

smashing good time, phrase

Representing an era of life, sometimes as little as a few minutes, where there is grand excitement to be had.
Courtney and I had a smashing good time last night! Perhaps next time when our pocketbook gets replenished we'll go out with you again.

Added on August 10, 2011 by danielslaughter

Bob's your uncle, phrase

A way of exclaiming "and there you have it."
If in need of a calming beverage, boil hot water, add a slice of lemon, and Bob's your uncle.

Added on May 10, 2011 by Susan K.

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