Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

Boston Cooler, noun

/Boston Cooler/

Ginger ale and vanilla ice cream blended to create a milkshake. Its origins are in Detroit, and the preferred ginger ale is Vernors.
The summer air was so hot, we stopped for a Boston Cooler at the ice cream stand.

Added on March 21, 2025 by Melissa G

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.

smashing good time, phrase

Representing an era of life, sometimes as little as a few minutes, where there is grand excitement to be had.
Courtney and I had a smashing good time last night! Perhaps next time when our pocketbook gets replenished we'll go out with you again.

Added on August 10, 2011 by danielslaughter

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