Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

Bob's your uncle, phrase

A way of exclaiming "and there you have it."
If in need of a calming beverage, boil hot water, add a slice of lemon, and Bob's your uncle.

Added on May 10, 2011 by Susan K.

neat, adjective

An expression of kindness and excitement for something which is not so grand in reality.
I find that shirt to be very neat on you.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

smitten kitten, phrase

To be enamored with someone and therefore, apparently, to be as cute as a kitten.
After dancing with the girl at the sock hop, he was quite the smitten kitten.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Susan K.

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