Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

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

shiner, noun

A black and blue eye caused by a ruthless fight between young teens or drunken fools.
Why I aught' to give you a shiner on the other side, you arrogant chap.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

clean your clock, phrase

To slap someone silly to put some sense into them.
If you don't start picking up your messes, mister, I am going to clean your clock.

Added on June 28, 2011 by Ken Clinkenbeard

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