Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

don't get your panties in a knot, phrase

Said to an individual when they are acting with haste about a situation and worried about the outcome.
Boy, don't get your panties in a knot! I'll be done in the restroom when I'm done.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

copper, noun

/cop-per/

A penny. A form of currency. The name comes from the original material in which the United States' penny, smallest financial denominator, was made from.
This brand spanking new bicycle only set me back two coppers.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

lad, noun

A young male.
My son Bobby sure is a fine lad. He helped me chop down that old maple tree.

Added on May 13, 2011 by Nick N

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