Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

Glossary

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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

lavatory, noun

A place where you release your bowels and freshen up. Commonly today referred to as a restroom or bathroom.
My old-man has been in the lavatory so long I hope he's still kicking.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

slacks, noun

A pair of common dress pants typically of darker color, or black. Worn for special occasions such as church, dinner parties, or yard darts.
A pair of common dress pants typically of darker color, or black. Worn for special occasions such as church, dinner parties, or YarDarts.

Added on May 11, 2011 by danielslaughter

pot calling the kettle black, phrase

Used to tell someone they are guilty of the exact same thing they are pointing out in someone else; hypocritical.
Why did you tell Mary not to be a slut, when you sleep with every guy that moves? That's like the pot calling the kettle black!

Added on May 11, 2011 by Nick N.

jeepers, interjection

/jee-perz/

A mild exclamation of surprise; a euphemism for Jesus.
Jeepers! I didn't expect your parents to be home already.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Bryan B.

lucky strike, phrase

Hitting someone on the shoulder after stepping on an empty cigarette pack of Lucky Strikes (found on the sidewalk).
Lucky strike!

Added on May 11, 2011 by Pat P.

padiddle, noun

/pah-did-ill/

Car with only one working head light. You get to kiss your girl or boyfriend if you see one, while driving at night.
Padiddle! Did you see that? Kiss kiss.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Pat P.