Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

I'd buy that for a dollar, phrase

An item with so much value it's worth the price of a dollar as if that dollar came from the early 1920s.

Added on May 8, 2011 by John S.

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.

hogwash

What an older person says when something is worthless or meaningless.
This coleslaw is hogwash to my already horrible taste buds.

Added on May 10, 2011 by Kristine S.

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