Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

willy nilly

In a sloppy, unprepared fashion.
I'm not just going to go out and buy a car all willy nilly.

Added on May 12, 2011 by Anonymous

penny weight, noun

A very tiny measurement of weight.
She's so tiny she cannot weigh any more than a penny weight.

Added on May 9, 2011 by danielslaughter

rabbit ears, phrase

/rah-bit eerz/

Indoor television antennae, usually covered with balls of aluminum foil used for getting the 2-3 channels available. Must be frequently repositioned.
That's right Susie! Hold the rabbit ears right like that so we can see Walter Cronkite clearly.

Added on May 14, 2011 by Cheryl S

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