Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

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.

fancy, verb

/fan-see/

To admire or take interest in.
I quite fancy your slacks as they have nice buckles.

Added on November 1, 2011 by danielslaughter

bee's knees, phrase

A way of declaring that something or someone is superb, excellent, or in other words the cat's meow.
Goodness, the boy I sit next to in homeroom is the bee's knees.

Added on May 12, 2011 by Susan K.

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