Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

underpants, noun

Male underwear.
Later we're going to pull down our underpants and give the old-lady a real mooning.

Added on July 14, 2021 by danielslaughter

Boston Cooler, noun

/Boston Cooler/

Ginger ale and vanilla ice cream blended to create a milkshake. Its origins are in Detroit, and the preferred ginger ale is Vernors.
The summer air was so hot, we stopped for a Boston Cooler at the ice cream stand.

Added on March 21, 2025 by Melissa G

cute as a button, phrase

A statement claiming someone, typically a baby, is cute. Why a physical "button" is cute is a legend few understand other than it may represent facial roundness and symmetry.
Betty's new baby boy is cute as a button.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

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