codger

[ koj-er ]

noun

1. an eccentric man, especially one who is old.

codger

/ ˈkɒdʒə /

noun

1. informal.
   a man, esp an old or eccentric one: a term of affection or mild derision (often in the phrase old codger )

Word History and Origins

Origin of codger¹

1750–60; perhaps variant of obsolete cadger; cadge ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of codger¹

C18: probably variant of cadger

Example Sentences

Her own friends cringe at the thought of their pal having to hop in bed with such a wrinkled old codger.

From The Daily Beast

Down to the right—that comical little codger in the checked suit.

From Project Gutenberg

“More easily said than done, old codger,” hiccoughed Robson, essaying to get across the back of a restive mule.

From Project Gutenberg

She had often noted an old codger whose place backed up on hers, but had never held any converse with him.

From Project Gutenberg

Now, I should admire to know how long that old codger's going to live; he must be as old as Methuselah's cat by this time.

From Project Gutenberg

They supposing him to be some old "codger," thought they would have a little fun with him.

From Project Gutenberg