Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

button your lip, phrase

What a parent would say to their child when he or she started to talk back to them.
You better button your lip before I have to shut it for you.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Bob P.

rubber, noun

Rubber shoe covers, worn in inclement weather to protect your real shoes.
Bob, be sure to put on your rubbers before you leave for the store.

Added on September 19, 2011 by Brent

BM, verb

Short for bowel movement
I haven't had a good BM for days.

Added on January 6, 2012 by Anonymous

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