Meaning of tea and toaster | Babel Free

Definitions

A person, usually elderly and frail, with a diet lacking in nutrition.

informal

Examples

“Again, if Father San Browne, tea and toaster to that quaintesttest of yarnspinners is Padre Don Bruno, […]”

“The patients with inadequate diet admitted to ingesting a diet usually devoid of folate-rich food such as liver, kidney, and vegetables other than potatoes. Several probably were "tea and toasters."”

“Older people with poor dietary habits ("tea and toasters") may develop iron deficiency.”

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