Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

bunk, noun

/bun-ck/

Something which has no meaning or purpose; nonsense.
I'm going to level with you here for a second. Your mother's peach cobbler, even with the dollop of sugary goo, is bunk.

Added on August 18, 2011 by danielslaughter

darnedest thing, adjective

/darn-dist thing/

An event or action which is unbelievable and extraordinary. Derivative of damnedest.
It's just the darnedest thing! My brooch was pinned to my blouse, and then all of a sudden it was gone.

Added on May 22, 2011 by danielslaughter

gingerly

Taking caution in your actions without causing much haste.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

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