Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

black cow, noun

Root beer and vanilla ice cream blended to make a milkshake. A variation on the Boston Cooler.
A black cow at the soda shoppe is the perfect way to end a date.

Added on March 21, 2025 by Melissa G

pot calling the kettle black, phrase

Used to tell someone they are guilty of the exact same thing they are pointing out in someone else; hypocritical.
Why did you tell Mary not to be a slut, when you sleep with every guy that moves? That's like the pot calling the kettle black!

Added on May 11, 2011 by Nick N.

trousers, noun

A pair of pants of lower class and quality than slacks. Typical trousers will consist of work pants, jeans, or other pants made from heavier materials.
I'll need to pick up another pair of trousers as I've just ripped me a hole in these.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

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