Glossary
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coin purse,
noun
A tiny decorative bag which carries metal coins in a women's purse. Yes, it is like a mini purse you keep inside of your giant purse. Quite often the opening of a coin purse was made of a metal clasp to keep your precious copper secured.
I would love a copy of that news paper young lad. Allow me to get out my coin purse for a couple coppers.
Added on
September 29, 2011
by
danielslaughter
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.
Added on
May 12, 2011
by
Cheryl S
conkers,
noun /con-curs/
A game played in Autumn when large seeds called conkers fell off chestnut trees. Children bore holes into these conkers, and thread them onto pieces of string about a foot long. The goal behind the game is to swing your conker to hit the opponent's conker. The game ends when either player's conker breaks.
I may have welts on my arms, but I sure am good at conkers.
Added on
May 11, 2011
by
Anonymous
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
copse,
noun
A small to medium forest dense with vegetation and limited view.
Quickly Harriet, we need to hide from your father in this copse so he cannot find us together.
Added on
May 8, 2011
by
danielslaughter
court /core-t/
To romantically be involved with someone outside of marriage with the intention to someday marry.
Sally and George have been courting for so long they're pretty much wed as it is.
Added on
May 10, 2011
by
danielslaughter
cut your teeth,
phrase
To gain initial experience or hands on skills to a new area of expertise.
Crikey Johnny! You sure cut your teeth real good on learning to lay bricks, didn't ya?
Added on
October 17, 2011
by
danielslaughter
cute as a button,
phrase
A statement claiming someone, typically a baby, is cute. Why a physical "button" is cute is a legend few understand other than it may represent facial roundness and symmetry.
Betty's new baby boy is cute as a button.
Added on
May 8, 2011
by
danielslaughter
darling,
adjective /darr-lin-g/
A word used to describe someone who is your loved one; typically spouse. Often used by women to describe their husband or lads.
Darling, please go fetch me another tea from the teapot on the range.
Added on
May 17, 2011
by
Anonymous
darnedest thing,
adjective /darn-dist thing/
An event or action which is unbelievable and extraordinary. Derivative of damnedest.
It's just the darnedest thing! My brooch was pinned to my blouse, and then all of a sudden it was gone.
Added on
May 22, 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.
dime store,
noun
A small store which sells minimal items specializing in nicknacks, candy, Hallmark cards, and hidden treasures in a desolate town.
Johnny went down to the dime store for a root-beer float.
Added on
May 8, 2011
by
danielslaughter
dollop,
noun
A large generous scoop of any particular cream based condiment, such as sour cream on your loaded baked potato.
I could use another dollop of white gravy on these retched dry potatoes if you don't mind.
Added on
May 9, 2011
by
danielslaughter
don't get your panties in a knot,
phrase
Said to an individual when they are acting with haste about a situation and worried about the outcome.
Boy, don't get your panties in a knot! I'll be done in the restroom when I'm done.
Added on
May 8, 2011
by
danielslaughter
doomajig,
noun /doom-a-jig/
An item you do not recall the name of it.
Hey, can you get me that doomajig we used to unclog the sink?
Added on
May 11, 2011
by
Bob P.
