Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

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

for the birds, phrase

An expression or phrase representing a topic of interest or current environment is bunk or disapproving.
Painting Jimmy's old-man's fence, just because we kicked his sister's cat, is for the birds.

Added on August 18, 2011 by danielslaughter

cute as a button, phrase

A statement claiming someone, typically a baby, is cute. Why a physical "button" is cute is a legend few understand other than it may represent facial roundness and symmetry.
Betty's new baby boy is cute as a button.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

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