Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

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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

cute as a button, phrase

A statement claiming someone, typically a baby, is cute. Why a physical "button" is cute is a legend few understand other than it may represent facial roundness and symmetry.
Betty's new baby boy is cute as a button.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

darnedest thing, adjective

/darn-dist thing/

An event or action which is unbelievable and extraordinary. Derivative of damnedest.
It's just the darnedest thing! My brooch was pinned to my blouse, and then all of a sudden it was gone.

Added on May 22, 2011 by danielslaughter

dime store, noun

A small store which sells minimal items specializing in nicknacks, candy, Hallmark cards, and hidden treasures in a desolate town.
Johnny went down to the dime store for a root-beer float.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

dollop, noun

A large generous scoop of any particular cream based condiment, such as sour cream on your loaded baked potato.
I could use another dollop of white gravy on these retched dry potatoes if you don't mind.

Added on May 9, 2011 by danielslaughter

don't get your panties in a knot, phrase

Said to an individual when they are acting with haste about a situation and worried about the outcome.
Boy, don't get your panties in a knot! I'll be done in the restroom when I'm done.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

drive-in, noun

A live-action movie theater located outside where participants would park their vehicles in a field and watch a movie projected on a big screen from the comfort of their vehicles' upholstery.
My old-man let me borrow his new 43' Chevrolet Truck, so let's head to the drive-in and suck face.

Added on May 10, 2011 by danielslaughter

egg on face

Being proven wrong against recent statements you stated as fact.
I don't want to get egg on face for sticking up for you again, boy. Just stop shooting Miss Jillian's cat with your BB gun or I'll have to belt you.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

fancy, verb

/fan-see/

To admire or take interest in.
I quite fancy your slacks as they have nice buckles.

Added on November 1, 2011 by danielslaughter

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

for the birds, phrase

An expression or phrase representing a topic of interest or current environment is bunk or disapproving.
Painting Jimmy's old-man's fence, just because we kicked his sister's cat, is for the birds.

Added on August 18, 2011 by danielslaughter

full of baloney

see: baloney

Added on July 14, 2021 by danielslaughter

garments, noun

Garments, also known as under garments, are any type of underwear typically worn by women.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

gingerly

Taking caution in your actions without causing much haste.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

gobbledygook

/gob-ble-dy-gook/

A nonsensical statement of language.

Added on July 8, 2021 by danielslaughter