Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

thumb up your ass, phrase

Lollygagging with no intent to complete any useful task or chore.
Don't just sit there with a thumb up your ass, Jack. Get over here and help me lower the rumble seat.

Added on July 14, 2021 by danielslaughter

supper, noun

/sup-per/

A full meal which occurs in place of dinner. Individuals who fancy the use of this word instead of "dinner" will then refer to lunch, the mid-day meal, as "dinner."
I had a big dinner earlier today, but I'm thinking about eating supper at the market later.

Added on May 10, 2011 by danielslaughter

lindy hop, noun

A dance style that was developed around the 1920's to the 1930's that was designed for jazz music and is akin to swing dance.
We danced the Lindy Hop all night at the jazz club.

Added on April 24, 2014 by Turner Slaughter

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