Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

sock hop, noun

An informal high school dance popular in the 50s, usually taking place in idyllic locations like a gymnasium or cafeteria.
The girls wore their best poodle skirts to the evening sock hop.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Susan K.

pipsqueak, noun

/pip-squeak/

A small person; small in stature.
Johnny is a little pipsqueak.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Bob P.

sweating like a whore in church, phrase

When a person is sweating profusely, like a "whore" being in "church" because of her fear of being struck by lightning by God because of their sins.
The temperature in the parlor is so hot that I am sweating like a whore in church!

Added on July 13, 2021 by Zach M.

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