Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

kicking, adverb

Someone who's still alive.
I may be old, but I'm still kicking.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

darnedest thing, adjective

/darn-dist thing/

An event or action which is unbelievable and extraordinary. Derivative of damnedest.
It's just the darnedest thing! My brooch was pinned to my blouse, and then all of a sudden it was gone.

Added on May 22, 2011 by danielslaughter

good place to start a restaurant, phrase

A phrase which is said while in an existing restaurant where the service and/or food is not of the liking. Often said to let everyone else know of their distaste and need for a proper restaurant in the same location.
This Applebees establishment is sure a good place to start a restaurant.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

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