Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

hippie, noun

/hip-ee/

A person sporting tie-dye, sandals or hair longer than a regulation flat top. Often interchangeable with communist, pinko or democrat.
Is that hippie a girl or a boy, mommy?

Added on May 12, 2011 by Cheryl S

in a jiffy, phrase

Quick speed. Often used to describe getting something done fast.
I will have these trousers tailored for you in a jiffy.

Added on May 13, 2011 by danielslaughter

quibble, verb

/qwib-ill/

A trivial argument.
Sorry we're late Sir. Ma' spent the afternoon quibbling about the price of Campbells soup going up a copper with the clerk at the grocery store.

Added on May 13, 2011 by danielslaughter

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