Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

pretner

/pret-ner/

A common lazy mispronunciation of "Pretty Near."
I'm pretner exhausted this fine evening.

Added on May 8, 2011 by Terra M.

spitting image, phrase

A phrase used to express the almost certain similarities between two individuals.
I'm sure you'll know who he is if you run into him. Bobby is the spitting image of his old-man.

Added on July 7, 2011 by danielslaughter

fancy, verb

/fan-see/

To admire or take interest in.
I quite fancy your slacks as they have nice buckles.

Added on November 1, 2011 by danielslaughter

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