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

in a pickle, phrase

An expression meaning you're in a situation where there is no positive looking outcome; between a rock and a hard place.
It looks like you're in a pickle. I mean, I realize you'll have to tell Sally about what the doctor said, but she has the right to know about your growth.

Added on August 23, 2011 by danielslaughter

davenport, noun

/dav-uhn-pawrt/

A large sofa, often covered in plastic in the "front" room that you are never allowed to sit on.
Bobby, get your toys off the davenport, you know that will wrinkle the plastic!

Added on May 9, 2011 by Dave P.

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