The Funniest Old Timey Phrases You’ve Never Heard
Take a trip back in time with this hilarious collection of list old-timey phrases you’ve probably never heard before! From witty insults to charming compliments, these sayings offer a glimpse into the colorful language of the past. Perfect for history buffs, word lovers, and anyone who enjoys a good chuckle, especially those in their golden years. Like, comment with your favorite phrase, and subscribe for more!
Video The Funniest Old Timey Phrases You’ve Never Heard
The Funniest Old Timey Phrases You’ve Never Heard
1. “He’s got a face like a wet weekend.” – (British, meaning someone looks gloomy or unhappy)
2. “All hat and no cattle.” – (American, describing someone who is all talk and no action)
3. “She’s got more chins than a Chinese phone book.” – (American, playfully describing someone with multiple chins)
4. “He’s so poor he hasn’t got a pot to piss in.” – (American, indicating extreme poverty)
5. “Busy as a one-legged cat in a sandbox.” – (American, describing someone who is extremely busy)
6. “That’s about as useful as a screen door on a submarine.” – (American, highlighting something utterly useless)
7. “He’s got the morals of a alley cat.” – (British, suggesting someone is untrustworthy)
8. “She’s all dressed up like a dog’s dinner.” – (British, describing someone overdressed or gaudily dressed)
9. “He couldn’t find his backside with both hands.” – (British, describing someone incompetent)
10. “She could talk the hind leg off a donkey.” – (British, indicating someone very talkative)
11. “He’s as crooked as a dog’s hind leg.” – (American, describing a dishonest person)
12. “That dog won’t hunt.” – (American, meaning an idea or plan won’t work)
13. “He’s got a mouth like a torn pocket.” – (British, describing a gossip)
14. “She’s got a tongue that could clip a hedge.” – (British, indicating someone sharp-tongued or critical)
15. “He’s knee-high to a grasshopper.” – (American, describing someone small or young)
16. “She’s madder than a wet hen.” – (American, describing someone extremely angry)
17. “He’s got more money than Carter’s got liver pills.” – (American, referring to a once-popular medicine, indicating great wealth)
18. “She’s got a face that would stop a clock.” – (British, playfully describing an unattractive person)
19. “He’s tighter than bark on a tree.” – (American, describing someone stingy)
20. “She’s got a voice that could curdle milk.” – (British, describing a harsh or unpleasant voice)
21. “He’s happy as a clam at high tide.” – (American, indicating someone very content, as clams are safe from predators at high tide)
22. “She’s not the sharpest tool in the shed.” – (American, describing someone not very intelligent)
23. “He’s full of beans.” – (British, meaning someone is energetic or lively, or talking nonsense)
24. “She’s got a bee in her bonnet.” – (British, indicating someone is obsessed with an idea)
25. “He’s got a head full of പാറകൾ (rocks in Malayalam).” – (Indian, meaning someone is not very smart)
Well, there you have it – a collection of the most wonderfully bizarre old-timey phrases. Did any of those tickle your fancy? Which one was your absolute favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and don’t forget to give this video a thumbs up and subscribe for more linguistic treasures from the past!
