beezer
Britishnoun
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old-fashioned a person or chap
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old-fashioned the nose
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an extreme example of its kind
adjective
Etymology
Origin of beezer
C20: of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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“The fundraising climate is challenging,” said Beezer Clarkson, a partner at Sapphire Partners focused on investments in venture funds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026
Beezer said he’s seen a white shark feed about four or five times in his lifetime.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2024
"Monster IPOs in particular can be quite significant," said Beezer Clarkson, a limited partner and managing director with Sapphire Ventures.
From Reuters • Mar. 1, 2017
It was in Dundee that I got to know the younger publications - Topper and Beezer, and those two British institutions, The Dandy and The Beano.
From BBC • Aug. 17, 2012
Because," Beezer answered promptly, "I like a snap as well as the next man.
From The Night Operator by Packard, Frank L. (Frank Lucius)
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