170 Entries Tagged “Old-Timey”

Funny Diseases

91. Dipsomania

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

Added by Anthony on December 1, 2011| 3 Comments | You Like This |

Funny Advice

93. 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 | You Like This |

Funny Insults

94. Slangwhanger

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

Added by knepsam on February 21, 2011| 1 Comment | You Like This |

Funny Insults

95. Snollygoster

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

Added by knepsam on February 21, 2011| 2 Comments | You Like This |

Funny Words

96. Tatterdemalion

A child in rags. See also Old-Timey.

Added by knepsam on February 21, 2011| 1 Comment | You Like This |

Funny Words

97. Snickersnee

A long knife. See also Old-Timey.

Added by knepsam on February 21, 2011| Comment | You Like This |

Funny Conveyances

98. 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 | You Like This |

Funny Things to Do

99. Carrying Machine Guns in Violin Cases

The foolproof way to disguise and transport your firearms. See also Old-Timey.

Added by DieterW on October 27, 2010| Comment | You Like This |

Funny Jobs

100. Knocker-up

Before the invention of alarm clocks, inns located in Ireland hired people to take note of guests awakening time and then knock on their room door to wake them up. More information here. See also Irish, Old-Timey.

Added by a Guest on October 8, 2010| 1 Comment | You Like This |

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