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.
"Whilst on a bike ride, I was contemplating on what to enter and remembering I was robbed in the 2022 Turnip Prize final by some geezer from London," he said.
From BBC
Meanwhile, it’s happened: Waters herself is beginning to feel like a pickleball geezer.
"I'm feeling 100%, I feel very, very strong physically. My energy's very good, so for an old geezer, I'm in a good spot."
From BBC
And it doesn’t end when the little geezers turn 18 or graduate from college.
From Los Angeles Times
"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
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