senior moment 

A lapse of memory, logic or mental function which is atypical or unusual. The individual suffering the event, may not necessarily be advanced in age, although senior citizens are more likely to experience an occurrence.

Mom had a "senior moment" yesterday when she poured laundry detergent into the dryer.

senior moment by Gizmoitus September 30, 2003

senior moment 

synonym of:brain fart and brain cramp
Suddenly forgetting something you've....oh what's the word..known every other time, except for the moment someone's asking you. It happens to people 55 and older.

I had a great example, and now I've forgot it. Must be having a senior moment.
"The Bears are back at Soldier Filed. They used to play their home gamens in...oh heck, I've forgotten the name of the town. I must be having a senior moment.

senior moment by Don mac Gregor October 6, 2003

senior moment of clarity

When an elderly person accidentally makes a good point.

George Bush had a senior moment of clarity when he said "the decision of one man to launch a wholly unjustified and burtal invasion of Iraq - I mean of Ukraine. Iraq. Anyway..."

senior moment of clarity by Spagooter Intruder May 18, 2022

pre-senior moment

a momentary lapse of thought in an individual, generally between the ages of forty to sixty-years-old or so: a brief aphasia when one cannot think of what to say or the right word for a thing, or has a momentary lapse of memory. 2. To draw a blank.

"Damn - I knew exactly what it was a minute ago, then it slipped away from me: Forgive me: I'm having a pre-senior moment."

pre-senior moment by sadi ranson-polizzotti January 10, 2009

senior moment 

a memory lapse, such as those experienced by the elderly

I think she must have had a senior moment when you put it in her pocket.

senior moment by The Return of Light Joker June 28, 2008

senior moment 

A time where a high school/college senior realize that they are a senior of their school, and will soon be moving on to other things in the very near future. Usually occurs at the end of the school, and signs include photography, group discussions, and crying.

Kristin had a senior moment when she took out a camera to take a picture of all of her school friends.

senior moment by geniusonwheels May 29, 2010