Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

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in a pickle, phrase

An expression meaning you're in a situation where there is no positive looking outcome; between a rock and a hard place.
It looks like you're in a pickle. I mean, I realize you'll have to tell Sally about what the doctor said, but she has the right to know about your growth.

Added on August 23, 2011 by danielslaughter

jack-wagon, noun

A term for an person you do not care for. Someone who acts in an undesirable manner.
That jack-wagon just cut me off!

Added on January 14, 2013 by Brent

jarts, noun

/jar-ts/

An allias to YarDarts.

Added on April 17, 2012 by danielslaughter

jeepers, interjection

/jee-perz/

A mild exclamation of surprise; a euphemism for Jesus.
Jeepers! I didn't expect your parents to be home already.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Bryan B.

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, phrase

An exclamation of being flabergasted, like being exhausted by the events.
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! The dog jumped on the davenport again?!?!?

Added on July 13, 2021 by Zach M.

jockey box, noun

The compartment in your car in which you typically put your registration - similar to the "glove compartment."
I keep my insurance in my jockey box.

Added on December 5, 2012 by Trista Witherspoon

johnny cakes, noun

Simple corn bread made from corn meal and often served with honey and/or butter for toppings. This particular type of elderly delicacy is often served as a desert or along side soups such as chili.
I'm looking forward to the Johnny cakes ma' made us.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

kick the bucket, phrase

To die.
That old smuck finally kicked the bucket.

Added on August 16, 2013 by Anonymous

kicking, adverb

Someone who's still alive.
I may be old, but I'm still kicking.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

knuckle sandwich, noun

Your fist. Usually used in a threatening manner.
If you don't shut up and sit down me and my boys will give you a knuckle sandwich.

Added on July 8, 2021 by Anonymous

lad, noun

A young male.
My son Bobby sure is a fine lad. He helped me chop down that old maple tree.

Added on May 13, 2011 by Nick N

lavatory, noun

A place where you release your bowels and freshen up. Commonly today referred to as a restroom or bathroom.
My old-man has been in the lavatory so long I hope he's still kicking.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

level with you, phrase

To relate to or compromise logically to someone else; or to gain even grounds with negotiations.
I will level with you lad. There's no way you are going to the drive-in with that floozie. Why not take that handsome woman Penelope instead?

Added on September 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

lexicon, noun

/lex-i-con/

A whirlpool of words that define a certain geography of words or phrases.
As a space pioneer, my lexicon will include words that are both loving and leaving.

Added on July 7, 2021 by Eric Johnson

lickety-split, adjective

/lick-eh-dee spa-lit/

Fast, hastily, quick.
The homework was easy. I got it done lickety-split.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Anonymous