words your grandparents used (quote)

[in_newengland]

I just said one, "Flustered" He doesn't get all flustered.

[Cunucu Beach]

"bloomers" - women's panties; a century ago they covered a woman from waist to knees.

"girdle" - today it's called "shapewear"

"jock strap" - today it's the "cup"

"nostrum" - a medication, often a compounded formula

"street car" - was always on rails; replaced by buses

[Cunucu Beach]

Originally Posted by Tantalust

I too hear them all day long, but I work in a nursing home.

I still use a lot of them, too. But I'm 75.

[Ohiogirl81]

Originally Posted by Cunucu Beach

"jock strap" - today it's the "cup"

Those are two different things!

"street car" - was always on rails; replaced by buses

Not everywhere. These

http://www.treehugger.com/philadelphia-electric-powered-tram-photo (broken link)

are common in Philadelphia, although they're generally called trolleys instead of streetcars. Streetcars, in a few cities, are making or trying to make a comeback. They're not as nimble as buses, but they're quieter and don't emit all that stinky exhaust.

[Tantalust]

Skeedaddle, you! Get yer mitts offen my bedpan!

[Cunucu Beach]

Originally Posted by Ohiogirl81

Those are two different things!


Not everywhere. These



are common in Philadelphia, although they're generally called trolleys instead of streetcars. Streetcars, in a few cities, are making or trying to make a comeback. They're not as nimble as buses, but they're quieter and don't emit all that stinky exhaust.

I remember the electric buses that Los Angeles had mid-20th century. San Francisco still has their world famous cable cars.

Do you have any words to add to the list?

[Ohiogirl81]

What I'm adding is the fact that 90 percent of these words and phrases are still in common usage. People still go bar hopping, women are still expecting, man can't wear a cup without a jock strap to hold it on, and God knows there are plenty of stuffed shirts around.

[Tracysherm]

I agree with Ohiogirl, many of the words and phrases people are posting are still in common use. They aren't just "grandparent" words.

Some of the words and phrases are truly old-fashioned, but with the rest, I think people are stretching, just to have something to post.

[in_newengland]

I think most of the words posted here are nearly obsolete but they may live on in various parts of the country.

[Tracysherm]

Originally Posted by in_newengland

I think most of the words posted here are nearly obsolete but they may live on in various parts of the country.

You mean "nearly obsolete" words like these?
stockings
diner
tavern
nightclub
pocketbook
chewing gum
bureau
night stand
period

These were just a few that were mentioned in this thread, and they are all very common, and not just regional throw-backs.

I'm thinking that some people in this thread don't read much or get out much