Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

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.

lad, noun

A young male.
My son Bobby sure is a fine lad. He helped me chop down that old maple tree.

Added on May 13, 2011 by Nick N

got me hanging

To be left in a state of suspense, uncertainty, or waiting for something, like a decision or answer, without receiving it.
When asked a question and you don't know the answer, one might reply... "You got me hanging."

Added on March 21, 2025 by Frances

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