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  2. List of age-related terms with negative connotations - Wikipedia

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    Dinosaur: [14] [15] Slang term used to describe an out-of-touch older person, a clueless person or an ignorant older man. Dirty old man: [16] [17] [18] An old pervert, specifically referring to older men who make unwanted sexual advances or remarks, or who often engage in sex-related activities. The term suggests that it is inappropriate and ...

  3. Idiom - Wikipedia

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    The old man kicked the bucket. → *The bucket was kicked (by the old man). (confusing) Many fixed idioms lack semantic composition, meaning that the idiom contains the semantic role of a verb, but not of any object. This is true of kick the bucket, which means die.

  4. List of proverbial phrases - Wikipedia

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    A proverbial phrase or expression is a type of conventional saying similar to a proverb and transmitted by oral tradition. The difference is that a proverb is a fixed expression, while a proverbial phrase permits alterations to fit the grammar of the context. [1] [2] In 1768, John Ray defined a proverbial phrase as:

  5. A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings - Wikipedia

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    The old man is described many times throughout as having "antiquarian" eyes. [8] Father Gonzaga: Father Gonzaga is the town priest and the authority figure of the town. He is described as having been "a robust woodcutter" before becoming a priest. Father Gonzaga suspects the old man is an imposter because he doesn't know Latin, the language of God.

  6. List of South African slang words - Wikipedia

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    Sometimes used to refer to an older man. Can also be used to describe an old man as irritable or crabby. ouballie - father. "My 'ouballie' always used to tell us this story." balsak – lit. "ball-sack". Refers specifically to the scrotum. bangbroek – lit. "scaredy-pants" befok – really good, exciting, cool; as in "The rock-show was befok."

  7. What's the meaning of 'very mindful, very demure'? How the ...

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    Very demure, very mindful," Lebron says in one video with over 10 million views. "I don't come to work with a green-cut crease. "I don't come to work with a green-cut crease. I don't look like a ...

  8. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    Broad term for a man or woman, sometimes indicating "unusual," behavior e.g. "what a funny old bird" [5] biscuit Pettable flapper [28] bit Prison sentence [32] black hats Bad person, especially a villain or criminal in a movie, novel, or play; Heavy in a movie e.g. The Black hats show up at the mansion [33] blaah No good [5] blind 1.

  9. What is 'preppy'? The old slang has a new meaning

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    The old slang has a new meaning. ... It’s very similar to the definition of preppy we grew up with, but slightly more refined and 'basic.'" Whereas the slang word ...