Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

fine as frog hair, phrase

It's something one might say when feeling especially good.
Boy, that Miralax did the job last night, I feel fine as frog's hair today!

Added on March 21, 2025 by Frances

ice box

Refrigerator. Often used to store goods from the local market that once required quick consumption or pickling to retain their freshness.
I'll put this head of crisp lettuce in the ice box to prevent it from wilting as fast.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

hanky panky, phrase

To mess around inappropriately (in a sexual way) against the will of parents.
I dated her 'cause I knew she would do the hanky panky in the back o' my daddy's Buick.

Added on July 9, 2011 by Turner

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