Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

ice cream parlor

A brick and mortar business that sells ice cream, sherbert, and malteds.

Added on July 14, 2021 by danielslaughter

old grey mare, phrase

Comes from old song speaking of female horse that is past her prime. Used to speak of others, especially women, who are past their prime.
All the women in the parlor are just cackling Old Grey Mares.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Anonymous

put the moves on, phrase

An attempt to have intercourse with someone.
After my date with Sandy last night, I tried to put the moves on her. Then her old-man chased me out of the house with a shotgun.

Added on May 18, 2011 by Nick N

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