Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

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davenport, noun

/dav-uhn-pawrt/

A large sofa, often covered in plastic in the "front" room that you are never allowed to sit on.
Bobby, get your toys off the davenport, you know that will wrinkle the plastic!

Added on May 9, 2011 by Dave P.

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

dipstick

A term given to someone who did, or often does, stupid things.
Henry can be such a dipstick.

Added on July 7, 2021 by Anonymous

dirty pool, phrase

Refers to shady behavior or dishonest dealings
Changing the Early Bird Special start time without warning was dirty pool in Herbert’s opinion.

Added on July 19, 2021 by Kenjamin

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

doomajig, noun

/doom-a-jig/

An item you do not recall the name of it.
Hey, can you get me that doomajig we used to unclog the sink?

Added on May 11, 2011 by Bob P.

doughboy, adjective

A member of youth, particular a boy, who expresses his weight in the upper bounds of chubbiness. Derived from the Pillsbury Dough Boy.
I do not need another doughnut as the other kids on the playground already think I'm a doughboy as it is.

Added on May 8, 2011 by John S.

doughboy, noun

Soldiers found particularly in World War I, however the name originates from the Mexican-American War of 1846. The term lost popularity after World War II due to the acceptance of other terms such as G.I., troop, and dogface.
That doughboy is a fine piece of meat.

Added on May 9, 2011 by Nick N.

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

dungarees, noun

/dun-ga-rees/

Heavy denim pants or overalls worn as work clothing.
Nothing protects old, pasty, white legs like a pair of dungarees.

Added on May 10, 2011 by Anonymous

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

fair to middling, phrase

About average; adequate; acceptable
Hank: How are you feeling after the knee surgery? Joe: Oh, fair to middling. I can walk to work now again, but can't quite run. I never run anyway.

Added on May 10, 2011 by Ken Clinkenbeard

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

fine as frog hair, phrase

It's something one might say when feeling especially good.
Boy, that Miralax did the job last night, I feel fine as frog's hair today!

Added on March 21, 2025 by Frances