Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

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copper, noun

/cop-per/

A penny. A form of currency. The name comes from the original material in which the United States' penny, smallest financial denominator, was made from.
This brand spanking new bicycle only set me back two coppers.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

brand spanking new, phrase

An expression meaning the item in which the individual is referring to is new.
I'll have you know this pair of trousers is brand spanking new.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

chap, noun

A young man who is on the verge of maturity.
I bet that chap's old-man is sure proud of him.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

pipsqueak, noun

/pip-squeak/

A small person; small in stature.
Johnny is a little pipsqueak.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Bob P.

belted, verb

The act of being whipped with a belt from a pair of slacks for punishment.
Johnny wont be in class today as he got a C on his report card and his old-man belted him.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Anonymous

sock hop, noun

An informal high school dance popular in the 50s, usually taking place in idyllic locations like a gymnasium or cafeteria.
The girls wore their best poodle skirts to the evening sock hop.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Susan K.

smitten kitten, phrase

To be enamored with someone and therefore, apparently, to be as cute as a kitten.
After dancing with the girl at the sock hop, he was quite the smitten kitten.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Susan K.

picture show, noun

/pick-cher-sho/

Movie.
Jeepers, I remember when it only cost 5 cents to see a picture show!

Added on May 11, 2011 by gramps

suitor, noun

/sute-or/

A male who courts a lady in hopes to someday woe her, and convince her father, into marriage.
Betty's suitor is quite a stunning young chap.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

shiner, noun

A black and blue eye caused by a ruthless fight between young teens or drunken fools.
Why I aught' to give you a shiner on the other side, you arrogant chap.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

stockings, noun

A long set of socks or under-garments worn by men to keep warm.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

egg on face

Being proven wrong against recent statements you stated as fact.
I don't want to get egg on face for sticking up for you again, boy. Just stop shooting Miss Jillian's cat with your BB gun or I'll have to belt you.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

blouse, noun

A woman's shirt.
The girl made sure not to spill on her blouse before Sunday brunch with the new suitor.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

trousers, noun

A pair of pants of lower class and quality than slacks. Typical trousers will consist of work pants, jeans, or other pants made from heavier materials.
I'll need to pick up another pair of trousers as I've just ripped me a hole in these.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

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