geezer
Americannoun
noun
Usage
What does geezer mean? Geezer is a mildly negative slang term for a man, especially an older man who’s considered odd in some way. In American slang, geezer almost always refers to an older man and is especially used in the phrase old geezer. In British slang, geezer just refers to any man. In both cases, though, the term is used in a mildly insulting, dismissive way. Example: There’s always some old geezer standing on that street corner handing out weird pamphlets.
Etymology
Origin of geezer
1880–85; variant of guiser ( guise (v.), -er 1 ), representing dial. pronunciation
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He’s almost as old as Jimmy Connors was when Connors did his geezer rally at the 1991 U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
This will not become a geezer gunslinger movie à la Liam Neeson.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2025
"He can tweak you emotionally in the scenes, he's got the macro and the micro, but most importantly he's a lovely geezer."
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2023
A geezer with a baby who acts more like an employer.
From Salon • Oct. 27, 2023
“Gaily. And don’t let anyone fool you. I’m the real leader here, not the two geezer shanks upstairs. Me. You can call me Captain Gaily if you want.”
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
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