Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun An instance in which one is unable to remember something or to focus adequately on the matter at hand, viewed as typical of aging.

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  • noun humorous A brief interval of forgetfulness or inattention.

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  • noun a momentary lapse of memory (especially in older people)

Etymologies

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An allusion to the memory difficulties sometimes experienced by senior citizens.

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  • If you forget where you put the car keys you are not getting old, you just had a senior moment

    February 26, 2008

  • Is this like a blonde moment?

    February 26, 2008

  • or you can't find the glasses on top of your head

    July 25, 2008