171 Entries Tagged “Old-Timey”

Funny Jobs

91. Scullery Maid

The lowest rung on the ladder of Great House help; often preoccupied with plucking fowl and scaling fish. See also English, Old-Timey.

Added by Anthony on December 7, 2011| Comment | 13 people like this You Like This | Unlike

Funny Diseases

92. Dipsomania

An uncontrollable craving for alcohol. See also Alcohol, Old-Timey.

Added by Anthony on December 1, 2011| 3 Comments | 20 people like this You Like This | Unlike

Funny Things to Do

93. Having to Wash Dishes at a Restaurant Because You Forgot Your Wallet

Funny Advice

94. Don't Look at a Pig While You're Pregnant

My grandma gave me this advice so my kids wouldn't be born ugly. See also Old-Timey.

Added by grouchyteacher on April 27, 2011| 4 Comments | 72 people like this You Like This | Unlike

Funny Insults

95. Snollygoster

A person who can't be trusted. See also Old-Timey.

Added by knepsam on February 21, 2011| 2 Comments | 29 people like this You Like This | Unlike

Funny Insults

96. Slangwhanger

A loud abusive speaker or obnoxious writer. See also Old-Timey.

Added by knepsam on February 21, 2011| 1 Comment | 26 people like this You Like This | Unlike

Funny Words

97. Snickersnee

A long knife. See also Old-Timey.

Added by knepsam on February 21, 2011| Comment | 20 people like this You Like This | Unlike

Funny Words

98. Tatterdemalion

A child in rags. See also Old-Timey.

Added by knepsam on February 21, 2011| 1 Comment | 7 people like this You Like This | Unlike

Funny Conveyances

99. Two-Goat Cart

The name says it all. This is usually used to describe a ride that is very stiff and uncomfortable, as in "This car rides rougher than a two-goat cart". See also Old-Timey.

Added by Opossum on February 14, 2011| Comment | 3 people like this You Like This | Unlike