rome wasn't built in a day, phrase
An expression implying you cannot get to the end result right away; you have to build up to it.
Dan, you can't go from sitting at a desk all the time to standing all the time; Rome wasn't built in a day.
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March 1, 2012
by
Brent
rubber, noun
Rubber shoe covers, worn in inclement weather to protect your real shoes.
Bob, be sure to put on your rubbers before you leave for the store.
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September 19, 2011
by
Brent
whipper-snappers, noun
/hwip-er-snap-ers/
An arrogant or ornery young person Usually the partially grow up version of a
little bugger.
That dang whipper-snapper threw my newspaper right threw a window and didn't even apologize!
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October 7, 2011
by
Brent
jeepers, interjection
/jee-perz/
A mild exclamation of surprise; a euphemism for Jesus.
Jeepers! I didn't expect your parents to be home already.
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May 11, 2011
by
Bryan B.
bubbler, noun
/bub-ler/
A drinking fountain.
Have you seen a bubbler around here? I'm parched!
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March 21, 2025
by
Cherilyn D.
bureau, noun
/byour-o/
Another term for a dresser or 'chest of drawers.'
You will find it in the second drawer in my bureau.
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March 21, 2025
by
Cherilyn D.
communist, noun
/kom-yuh-nist/
A person who is regarded as supporting politically leftist or subversive causes. Often used interchangeably with
pinko,
hippie or democrat.
Look at that communist trying to work at the food pantry.
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May 12, 2011
by
Cheryl S
have a cow, phrase
To have a hissy fit over something. To complain or react strongly to something.
Don't have a cow, mom... it's just a small speeding ticket!
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May 14, 2011
by
Cheryl S
hippie, noun
/hip-ee/
A person sporting tie-dye, sandals or hair longer than a regulation flat top. Often interchangeable with
communist,
pinko or democrat.
Is that hippie a girl or a boy, mommy?
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May 12, 2011
by
Cheryl S
mooning, verb
/moon-ing/
To sentimentalize or remember nostalgically. Also used later to describe flashing one's pale buttocks at another person, much like the full moon.
1. He spent the day mooning about his lost love.
2. They drove quickly in their Chevy to not get busted mooning others.
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May 12, 2011
by
Cheryl S
pinko, noun
/pink-o/
Get out of here, you pinko! We don't want more people registered to vote.
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May 12, 2011
by
Cheryl S
rabbit ears, phrase
/rah-bit eerz/
Indoor television antennae, usually covered with balls of aluminum foil used for getting the 2-3 channels available. Must be frequently repositioned.
That's right Susie! Hold the rabbit ears right like that so we can see Walter Cronkite clearly.
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May 14, 2011
by
Cheryl S
rheumatism medicine, phrase
/ru-ma-tiz-um/
Strong alcoholic drink, often whiskey based. May also be a synonym for "snake bite medicine."
Son, pour me another glass of my Rheumatism Medicine before my symptoms flare up again.
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May 14, 2011
by
Cheryl S
afield, adverb
/a-feeld/
To travel a large distance away from home. Used to describe people at war, or out hunting.
Both of our
lads are afield at war.
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May 14, 2011
by
danielslaughter
all dolled up, phrase
To be appropriately dressed in such a way that you're ready for the evening ahead of you. Typically to be glamorous.
Missy was all dolled up for the evening with her
blouse and
brooch, while Theodore had only his every-day
slacks at hand.
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February 21, 2012
by
danielslaughter