Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

piss and vinegar

To be rowdy and filled with energy without care for those around you.
Damn whipper-snappers and their piss and vinegar ways.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

dollop, noun

A large generous scoop of any particular cream based condiment, such as sour cream on your loaded baked potato.
I could use another dollop of white gravy on these retched dry potatoes if you don't mind.

Added on May 9, 2011 by danielslaughter

bureau, noun

/byour-o/

Another term for a dresser or 'chest of drawers.'
You will find it in the second drawer in my bureau.

Added on March 21, 2025 by Cherilyn D.

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