Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

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long johns, noun

Also known as long underwear. The lining in which people will wear under pants to add a layer of warmth and protection from the bitter cold of winter.
You might want to put on a pair of Grandpa's long johns to keep your nubbins from freezing off.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

lucky strike, phrase

Hitting someone on the shoulder after stepping on an empty cigarette pack of Lucky Strikes (found on the sidewalk).
Lucky strike!

Added on May 11, 2011 by Pat P.

lunch ticket, noun

An item which was used to indicate rather or not a child attending school had received their lunch for the day. More traditionally used to describe an item of worth which could be exchanged in a bet.
That's great and all, but I wouldn't bet my lunch ticket on it.

Added on March 29, 2012 by danielslaughter

make water, phrase

The need or action to use the restroom with the intent of urinating; to pee.
Would you please excuse me for a moment to make water.

Added on August 10, 2012 by danielslaughter

malted, noun

A milk shake mixed with malt.
Come on Mindy! Let's play hooky on Mr. Hendrick's class and head to the ice cream parlor for a malted.

Added on July 14, 2021 by Terra

mighty fine, adjective

An expression indicating an individual, object, state of being, or scenario is just golden.
These new trousers I bought from Penney's are mighty fine.

Added on August 30, 2011 by danielslaughter

mooning, verb

/moon-ing/

To sentimentalize or remember nostalgically. Also used later to describe flashing one's pale buttocks at another person, much like the full moon.
1. He spent the day mooning about his lost love. 2. They drove quickly in their Chevy to not get busted mooning others.

Added on May 12, 2011 by Cheryl S

more than carter’s have liver pills, phrase

Having a huge amount of something - way more than what is needed.
You’ve got more food here than Carter’s has liver pills!

Added on July 19, 2021 by Zach M.

neat, adjective

An expression of kindness and excitement for something which is not so grand in reality.
I find that shirt to be very neat on you.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

nincompoop, adjective

/nin-come-poop/

A stupid person.

Added on May 8, 2011 by John S.

nobody gets rich using just ten fingers, phrase

You'll get rich faster if you hire somebody to help with some of the tasks that you're getting payed for and take a percentage of the profit he or she made doing the jobs at the same time as you are doing your jobs, thus, you are using more than ten fingers.

Added on July 10, 2011 by Turner

old fart, noun

An old person.
Grandpa is such an old fart these days.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

old grey mare, phrase

Comes from old song speaking of female horse that is past her prime. Used to speak of others, especially women, who are past their prime.
All the women in the parlor are just cackling Old Grey Mares.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Anonymous

old-lady, noun

Your mother, or your wife.
My old-lady is at me again to ease up on our pocketbook.

Added on May 18, 2011 by danielslaughter

old-man, noun

Your father, or your husband.
My old-man will not have your quibbling!

Added on May 13, 2011 by danielslaughter