Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

johnny cakes, noun

Simple corn bread made from corn meal and often served with honey and/or butter for toppings. This particular type of elderly delicacy is often served as a desert or along side soups such as chili.
I'm looking forward to the Johnny cakes ma' made us.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

oleo, noun

/oh-lee-oh/

Butter. Commonly referred to as margarine, which is made from oils.
Ma, could you get me the oleo from the ice box for my ham sandwich?

Added on December 16, 2011 by danielslaughter

bloomers, noun

/blue-mers/

Intensely unattractive female under garments.
She was sure to wear a fresh pair of bloomers in case she was in an accident.

Added on January 7, 2012 by Anonymous

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