Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

bee's knees, phrase

A way of declaring that something or someone is superb, excellent, or in other words the cat's meow.
Goodness, the boy I sit next to in homeroom is the bee's knees.

Added on May 12, 2011 by Susan K.

folks, noun

Parents, or a large demographic group of people.
My folks often don't like girls coming over late at night.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

bet my bottom dollar, phrase

An expression stating something you would absolutely do, or not do at all, depending on its context.
I wouldn't bet my bottom dollar with her being home on time. At least not with that lad around.

Added on June 22, 2011 by danielslaughter

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