Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

greatest thing since sliced bread

A title given to someone or something for being an up and coming invention that is better than the invention of store bought pre-sliced bread.
The invention of the automatic transmission was the greatest thing since sliced bread I've ever seen.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

doughboy, adjective

A member of youth, particular a boy, who expresses his weight in the upper bounds of chubbiness. Derived from the Pillsbury Dough Boy.
I do not need another doughnut as the other kids on the playground already think I'm a doughboy as it is.

Added on May 8, 2011 by John S.

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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