Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

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wise guy

Someone who is being a little shit, sarcastic, or acts as though they know more than others.
So you're a wise guy?

Added on July 14, 2021 by danielslaughter

baloney

Used when someone is talking nonsense, being foolish, or not trustworthy. Often used as "full of baloney."
You're so full of baloney, George. There's no way you flushed the lavatory.

Added on July 14, 2021 by danielslaughter

full of baloney

see: baloney

Added on July 14, 2021 by danielslaughter

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, phrase

An exclamation of being flabergasted, like being exhausted by the events.
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! The dog jumped on the davenport again?!?!?

Added on July 13, 2021 by Zach M.

sweating like a whore in church, phrase

When a person is sweating profusely, like a "whore" being in "church" because of her fear of being struck by lightning by God because of their sins.
The temperature in the parlor is so hot that I am sweating like a whore in church!

Added on July 13, 2021 by Zach M.

knuckle sandwich, noun

Your fist. Usually used in a threatening manner.
If you don't shut up and sit down me and my boys will give you a knuckle sandwich.

Added on July 8, 2021 by Anonymous

ugly stick, noun

1. A device, which when used for hitting, causes someone to become permanently ugly.; 2. A device used as a way to explain why someone is ugly.
Susie ain't got nothing on you, darling; she was beat with an ugly stick.

Added on July 8, 2021 by Anonymous

gobbledygook

/gob-ble-dy-gook/

A nonsensical statement of language.

Added on July 8, 2021 by danielslaughter

dipstick

A term given to someone who did, or often does, stupid things.
Henry can be such a dipstick.

Added on July 7, 2021 by Anonymous

with bells on

To act with enthusiasm.
I'll be at the sock hop with bells on!

Added on July 7, 2021 by danielslaughter

lexicon, noun

/lex-i-con/

A whirlpool of words that define a certain geography of words or phrases.
As a space pioneer, my lexicon will include words that are both loving and leaving.

Added on July 7, 2021 by Eric Johnson

pedal pushers, noun

/peh-dahl-push-ers/

Women's crop pants or capri pants.
Pauline purchased a pair of pink pedal pushers.

Added on July 1, 2019 by Anonymous

arn, verb

To press the wrinkles out of fabric. Used in the mountain area of Eastern Tennessee.
I need to get back in the house arn the clothes.

Added on March 27, 2017 by Anonymous

hankering, noun

/hank-er-ing/

A want or desire that just won't let you go.
He had a hankering to learn to fly.

Added on August 24, 2016 by Anonymous

snit, noun

Bad mood.
She was not such a snit, she didn't even say hello.

Added on June 30, 2016 by Jillian B