Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

folks, noun

Parents, or a large demographic group of people.
My folks often don't like girls coming over late at night.

Added on May 8, 2011 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.

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.

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