cat's meow, phrase
Describing something or someone you think is close to perfection.
Wow, she is the cat's meow.
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May 11, 2011
by
Bob P.
chap, noun
A young man who is on the verge of maturity.
I bet that chap's
old-man is sure proud of him.
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May 11, 2011
by
danielslaughter
clean your clock, phrase
To slap someone silly to put some sense into them.
If you don't start picking up your messes, mister, I am going to clean your clock.
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June 28, 2011
by
Ken Clinkenbeard
clear as mud, phrase
Said post explanation, typically as a question, to recognize the instructions just presented are confusing.
You'll need to turn right at the big rock, drive for about 3-5 miles, and then stop in front of the 8th big red barn. Clear as mud?
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June 24, 2011
by
danielslaughter
clicker, noun
/clik-er/
Television remote control.
I can't find the clicker for the TV.
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May 12, 2011
by
Anonymous
coin purse, noun
A tiny decorative bag which carries metal coins in a women's purse. Yes, it is like a mini purse you keep inside of your giant purse. Quite often the opening of a coin purse was made of a metal clasp to keep your precious
copper secured.
I would love a copy of that news paper young
lad. Allow me to get out my coin purse for a couple
coppers.
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September 29, 2011
by
danielslaughter
communist, noun
/kom-yuh-nist/
A person who is regarded as supporting politically leftist or subversive causes. Often used interchangeably with
pinko,
hippie or democrat.
Look at that communist trying to work at the food pantry.
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May 12, 2011
by
Cheryl S
conkers, noun
/con-curs/
A game played in Autumn when large seeds called conkers fell off chestnut trees. Children bore holes into these conkers, and thread them onto pieces of string about a foot long. The goal behind the game is to swing your conker to hit the opponent's conker. The game ends when either player's conker breaks.
I may have welts on my arms, but I sure am good at conkers.
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May 11, 2011
by
Anonymous
copper, noun
/cop-per/
A penny. A form of currency. The name comes from the original material in which the United States' penny, smallest financial denominator, was made from.
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May 11, 2011
by
danielslaughter
copse, noun
A small to medium forest dense with vegetation and limited view.
Quickly Harriet, we need to hide from your father in this copse so he cannot find us together.
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May 8, 2011
by
danielslaughter
court
/core-t/
To romantically be involved with someone outside of marriage with the intention to someday marry.
Sally and George have been courting for so long they're pretty much wed as it is.
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May 10, 2011
by
danielslaughter
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?
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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.
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May 8, 2011
by
danielslaughter
darling, adjective
/darr-lin-g/
A word used to describe someone who is your loved one; typically spouse. Often used by women to describe their husband or
lads.
Darling, please go fetch me another tea from the teapot on the
range.
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May 17, 2011
by
Anonymous
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.
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May 22, 2011
by
danielslaughter