Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

lickety-split, adjective

/lick-eh-dee spa-lit/

Fast, hastily, quick.
The homework was easy. I got it done lickety-split.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Anonymous

by golly, phrase

/by goll-lee/

A phrase typically used to to express unbeknownst discovery or excitement for something.
By golly Max, you sure did a great job fetching that ball and bringing it back to me; didn't you pup?

Added on May 12, 2011 by Anonymous

dime store, noun

A small store which sells minimal items specializing in nicknacks, candy, Hallmark cards, and hidden treasures in a desolate town.
Johnny went down to the dime store for a root-beer float.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

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