Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

Glossary

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linens, noun

White or lightly colored sheets typically used to sleep on.
A life without linens isn't a life worth living.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

little bugger

An insult to a child or youth for being a pest.
"You little buggers, I'll get you" the old man shouted at the truck full of young men as they hastily drove away.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

little shit

Someone, typically younger, who is not behaving to social norms. A smuck.
Why you little shit; get off my lawn!

Added on July 14, 2021 by danielslaughter

long johns, noun

Also known as long underwear. The lining in which people will wear under pants to add a layer of warmth and protection from the bitter cold of winter.
You might want to put on a pair of Grandpa's long johns to keep your nubbins from freezing off.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

lunch ticket, noun

An item which was used to indicate rather or not a child attending school had received their lunch for the day. More traditionally used to describe an item of worth which could be exchanged in a bet.
That's great and all, but I wouldn't bet my lunch ticket on it.

Added on March 29, 2012 by danielslaughter

make water, phrase

The need or action to use the restroom with the intent of urinating; to pee.
Would you please excuse me for a moment to make water.

Added on August 10, 2012 by danielslaughter

mighty fine, adjective

An expression indicating an individual, object, state of being, or scenario is just golden.
These new trousers I bought from Penney's are mighty fine.

Added on August 30, 2011 by danielslaughter

neat, adjective

An expression of kindness and excitement for something which is not so grand in reality.
I find that shirt to be very neat on you.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

old fart, noun

An old person.
Grandpa is such an old fart these days.

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

old-lady, noun

Your mother, or your wife.
My old-lady is at me again to ease up on our pocketbook.

Added on May 18, 2011 by danielslaughter

old-man, noun

Your father, or your husband.
My old-man will not have your quibbling!

Added on May 13, 2011 by danielslaughter

older than dirt

An expression in which the appointed individual or item is very old, if not ancient.
Grandmother's cookie recipe is older than dirt, and tastes it too!

Added on May 8, 2011 by danielslaughter

oleo, noun

/oh-lee-oh/

Butter. Commonly referred to as margarine, which is made from oils.
Ma, could you get me the oleo from the ice box for my ham sandwich?

Added on December 16, 2011 by danielslaughter

peachy keen, phrase

/pee-chee kean/

The act of being content, happy, or satisfied with the current situation.
Now that I've finally gotten my High School diploma life will be peachy keen from here on out.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

penny weight, noun

A very tiny measurement of weight.
She's so tiny she cannot weigh any more than a penny weight.

Added on May 9, 2011 by danielslaughter