Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

older than dirt

An expression in which the appointed individual or item is very old, if not ancient.
Grandmother's cookie recipe is older than dirt, and tastes it too!

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

play hooky

To skip school class or classes by never attending.
Me and the boys are going to play hooky and head to the drive-in.

Added on July 14, 2021 by danielslaughter

swell

A declaration that whatever it is you're doing is pretty fantastic. This could also emphasize the mood you're in, or your current health status.
The doctor says I'm still kicking along, and that's just swell to me.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

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