josser

American  

[jos-er] / ˈdʒɒs ər /

noun

British Slang.

1. fellow, especially one who is or is made to appear foolish or simpleminded.

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josser British  

/ ˈdʒɒsə /

noun

1. a simpleton; fool

2. a fellow; chap

3. a clergyman

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Etymology

Origin of josser

First recorded in 1885–90; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

And he would have lost his place as manager and he would starve, the josser: that would teach him to be spiteful!

From The Bill-Toppers by Castaigne, J. André

Why, you silly old josser, I'm all sentiment, dear old thing!

From Bones in London by Wallace, Edgar

“Now then, old josser, where are you coming to? have you bought the whole room or only half, eh?”

From The Red Derelict by Mitford, Bertram

And that foreign josser, Count What’s-his-name, too?” said he, rubbing his eyes and blinking sleepily.

From Cleek of Scotland Yard Detective Stories by Hanshew, Thomas W.

The silly josser played straight into my hands, sir.

From Cleek of Scotland Yard Detective Stories by Hanshew, Thomas W.