Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

supper, noun

/sup-per/

A full meal which occurs in place of dinner. Individuals who fancy the use of this word instead of "dinner" will then refer to lunch, the mid-day meal, as "dinner."
I had a big dinner earlier today, but I'm thinking about eating supper at the market later.

Added on May 10, 2011 by danielslaughter

pretner

/pret-ner/

A common lazy mispronunciation of "Pretty Near."
I'm pretner exhausted this fine evening.

Added on May 8, 2011 by Terra M.

pinko, noun

/pink-o/

Communist or left leaning politically.
Get out of here, you pinko! We don't want more people registered to vote.

Added on May 12, 2011 by Cheryl S

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