Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

you're a trip, phrase

You're a bizarre individual.

Added on July 9, 2011 by Turner

a watched pot never boils, phrase

A reminder that things happen in their own time, thus fretting is futile.
Mother reminded Timmy that, "a watched pot never boils," while he anxiously stared at the rotary Friday night.

Added on December 16, 2011 by Susan K.

gee whiskers willy, phrase

A synonym to common day phrases such as "wow," "that's great," and "that just blew my mind."
Boy gee whiskers willy, that Red Ryder sure looks grand!

Added on May 8, 2011 by John S.

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