Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

for the birds, phrase

An expression or phrase representing a topic of interest or current environment is bunk or disapproving.
Painting Jimmy's old-man's fence, just because we kicked his sister's cat, is for the birds.

Added on August 18, 2011 by danielslaughter

supper, noun

/sup-per/

A full meal which occurs in place of dinner. Individuals who fancy the use of this word instead of "dinner" will then refer to lunch, the mid-day meal, as "dinner."
I had a big dinner earlier today, but I'm thinking about eating supper at the market later.

Added on May 10, 2011 by danielslaughter

fine as frog hair, phrase

It's something one might say when feeling especially good.
Boy, that Miralax did the job last night, I feel fine as frog's hair today!

Added on March 21, 2025 by Frances

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