Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

davenport, noun

/dav-uhn-pawrt/

A large sofa, often covered in plastic in the "front" room that you are never allowed to sit on.
Bobby, get your toys off the davenport, you know that will wrinkle the plastic!

Added on May 9, 2011 by Dave P.

whipper-snappers

/hwip-er-snap-ers/

Members of youth. Typically those who are obnoxious or neglect authority or courtesy for others.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

lucky strike, phrase

Hitting someone on the shoulder after stepping on an empty cigarette pack of Lucky Strikes (found on the sidewalk).
Lucky strike!

Added on May 11, 2011 by Pat P.

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