senior moment

American  

noun

Often Facetious.

1. a brief lapse in memory or a moment of confusion, especially in an older person.

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senior moment British  

noun

1. humorous  a lapse of memory common in elderly people

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Etymology

Origin of senior moment

1995–2000; senior (citizen) + moment

Example Sentences

Yes, America, it’s just a minor, momentary senior moment.

From Washington Times

“Been there, done that. Oh well, I’m having a senior moment. But he’s respected worldwide, he is stable.”

From New York Times

She stalls for a second as if she’s either going to claim a senior moment or lie.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2022, the United States is experiencing a collective senior moment.

From New York Times

The second is that he was having a senior moment — and thought he was still coaching the Jets.

From Seattle Times