Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

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.

cut your teeth, phrase

To gain initial experience or hands on skills to a new area of expertise.
Crikey Johnny! You sure cut your teeth real good on learning to lay bricks, didn't ya?

Added on October 17, 2011 by danielslaughter

French tickle, noun

A ribbed rubber.
Me and the misses bought French tickles from the dime store for our hanky panky extravaganza.

Added on July 9, 2011 by Turner

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