Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

as the crow flies, phrase

The shortest distance between two points.
The building we can see off in the distance probably isn't as far away as the crow flies.

Added on May 16, 2012 by danielslaughter

blouse, noun

A woman's shirt.
The girl made sure not to spill on her blouse before Sunday brunch with the new suitor.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

whipper-snappers, noun

/hwip-er-snap-ers/

An arrogant or ornery young person Usually the partially grow up version of a little bugger.
That dang whipper-snapper threw my newspaper right threw a window and didn't even apologize!

Added on October 7, 2011 by Brent

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