Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

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.

pretner

/pret-ner/

A common lazy mispronunciation of "Pretty Near."
I'm pretner exhausted this fine evening.

Added on May 8, 2011 by Terra M.

jack-wagon, noun

A term for an person you do not care for. Someone who acts in an undesirable manner.
That jack-wagon just cut me off!

Added on January 14, 2013 by Brent

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