BOULDERDASH, POPPYCOCK, AND PIDDLEPADDLE!!!!

[rancher of monsters]

So what is your favorite old timey word and can you use it in a sentence. Example, "I dare say, the idea of a moving picture is complete boulderdash!"

Edit: I do apologize for my beastly grammar ladies and gents. I believe I meant Balderdash.

 

[Shockolate]

I happen to be a fan of the phrase "Oh, pish posh."

No idea where I heard it, but I do say it in real life.

 

[SnootyEnglishman]

the idea of a man not investing in a proper business venture is complete and udder tomfoolery.

 

[Jonny49]

Poppycock is a favourite, but while it may not count "Bloody hell" has become a regular.

 

[Hosker]

Spiffing!
I also say "jolly good" a lot if that counts.

 

[tomtom94]

Poppycock and piffle!
Also "ye olde" is a nice one from time to time.

 

[credop]

Wishy-Washy if that counts..

 

[De-Moti]

Pretty much any old-timey word.

 

[hannan4mitch]

Verily, dear sir, for thou art an idiot!
Or,
On the contrary, thou art hypocritical!
(see what I did there?)

Spoiler: Really, you didn't get it?

 

[masterkeaton]

I'm a fan of 'verily' I don't know why

 

[Armored Prayer]

Not sure if its considered an "old timey" word but I love saying Malarkey.

The only time I hear the word is from old timey people.

 

[eggy32]

I tend to say "Oh my" quite a bit. Not sure if that counts but nobody else says it, does it count as old-timey?

 

[Folio]

Well pip-pip tally ho! Rather, old bean! I'd say this splendid display of vocabulary is absolutely smashing!

 

[JoeCool385]

I happen to be a fan of the phrase "Oh, pish posh."

No idea where I heard it, but I do say it in real life.

Didn't Aunt May say "pish posh" in one of the Spider-Man movies?

"Frabjous" is one of my favorite words, as in "frabjous day, kaloo-kalay."

I also concur with others that verily is good.

 

[FortheLegion]

Oooo A thread about old words! How quaint

 

[Jedamethis]

I think you mean "Balderdash" Sir.

This huge error doesn't make you look silly at all.

Beat me to it good sir, well done.

OT: I daresay most of these words might be considered normal words to many people, especially Brits getting on in years. 'Verily' though, is definitely old-timey.
So!

I'faith, nuncle, verily thou art truly an atheling, and I kith you, thou art simply the finest man sith erst Man donned cloth.

 

[sageoftruth]

Crumbs and fiddlesticks, or "Crumbs and fiddlesticks".

 

[Mr Companion]

I have gotten into a habit of saying "Fare thee well" instead of goodbye "Indeed" instead of yes and if this counts "Curses!" instead of any modern exclamatory swear.

 

[Irony's Acolyte]

Golly-be-jee-willikers!
At least I think that's how its spelled.

Oh and you can't forget bully. As in using it as an adjective.
"Bully!" "We're having such a bully day!"