Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

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swapping spit, phrase

See: sucking face.

Added on July 9, 2011 by Turner

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.

swell

A declaration that whatever it is you're doing is pretty fantastic. This could also emphasize the mood you're in, or your current health status.
The doctor says I'm still kicking along, and that's just swell to me.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

three dog night, phrase

When it's so cold that you have to have three dogs on the bed at night or you'll freeze.
It was a three dog night during the snowstorm.

Added on July 9, 2011 by Turner

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

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

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

underpants, noun

Male underwear.
Later we're going to pull down our underpants and give the old-lady a real mooning.

Added on July 14, 2021 by danielslaughter

unmentionables, noun

Underpants, garments, or underwear.
I need to stop home to get all dolled up and change my unmentionables.

Added on July 14, 2021 by danielslaughter

warsh, verb

/warr-sh/

A common mispronunciation of the simple word "Wash."
It appears you have a stain we'll need to warsh out from your yard dart expedition.

Added on May 16, 2011 by Anonymous

whatchamacallit

/what-cha-ma-call-it/

When describing an item of an unknown title, such as a doodad, this phrase is used to make the sentence sound less silly, fully completed, and educated.
I was working on the whatchamacallit right before the pistons blew.

Added on May 8, 2011 by Terra M.

whipper-snappers

/hwip-er-snap-ers/

Members of youth. Typically those who are obnoxious or neglect authority or courtesy for others.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

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!

Added on October 7, 2011 by Brent

willy nilly

In a sloppy, unprepared fashion.
I'm not just going to go out and buy a car all willy nilly.

Added on May 12, 2011 by Anonymous

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