Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

trousers, noun

A pair of pants of lower class and quality than slacks. Typical trousers will consist of work pants, jeans, or other pants made from heavier materials.
I'll need to pick up another pair of trousers as I've just ripped me a hole in these.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

going steady

A mutual agreement in dating someone without the intent of dating someone else.
Hillary and George are officially going steady according to the chatter in the study hall.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

dime store, noun

A small store which sells minimal items specializing in nicknacks, candy, Hallmark cards, and hidden treasures in a desolate town.
Johnny went down to the dime store for a root-beer float.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

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