Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

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lindy hop, noun

A dance style that was developed around the 1920's to the 1930's that was designed for jazz music and is akin to swing dance.
We danced the Lindy Hop all night at the jazz club.

Added on April 24, 2014 by Turner Slaughter

linens, noun

White or lightly colored sheets typically used to sleep on.
A life without linens isn't a life worth living.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

little bugger

An insult to a child or youth for being a pest.
"You little buggers, I'll get you" the old man shouted at the truck full of young men as they hastily drove away.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

little shit

Someone, typically younger, who is not behaving to social norms. A smuck.
Why you little shit; get off my lawn!

Added on July 14, 2021 by danielslaughter

lock the barn door after the horse is gone, phrase

To fix something, or be more careful, after what you are trying to avaiod has already happened.
Bob: "After all the theft from the boys' locker room at the public school they finally decided to install padlocks." Greg: "Kind of locking the barn door after the horse is gone isn't it?"

Added on June 8, 2012 by Brent

lollygag, verb

To waste time or procrastinate.
Typically the children lollygag when its time to leave for the dentist office.

Added on September 21, 2012 by Megan Sweeney

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