Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

cut your teeth, phrase

To gain initial experience or hands on skills to a new area of expertise.
Crikey Johnny! You sure cut your teeth real good on learning to lay bricks, didn't ya?

Added on October 17, 2011 by danielslaughter

gams, noun

/gams/

A person's legs, usually an attractive woman's.
Oi, would you take a gander at that doll's gams.

Added on September 16, 2013 by Joe

shit on shingles, noun

A tasteless food delicacy contrived of roast beef leftovers in a thick gravy sauce smothered over buttered white bread; possibly toasted.
It looks like Ma' is making shit on shingles from that roast we had last Tuesday.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

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