senior moment

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senior moment

n. Informal
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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senior moment

n
jocular a lapse of memory common in elderly people
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sen′ior mo′ment



n.
Often Facetious. a brief lapse in memory or a moment of confusion, esp. in an older person: Please excuse me, I'm having a senior moment!
[1995–2000; senior (citizen) + moment]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.senior moment - a momentary lapse of memory (especially in older people)
forgetfulness - tendency to forget
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