josser

[jos-er]

noun

British Slang.

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

josser

/ ˈdʒɒsə /

noun

1. a simpleton; fool

2. a fellow; chap

3. a clergyman

Word History and Origins

Origin of josser¹

First recorded in 1885–90; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of josser¹

C19: from _joss + _-er ¹

Example Sentences

I reckon most of the racing they do is racing to see which can get some silly josser to give them his money first.”

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You see, if you want to marry anywhere else than in a certified place of worship or a registry office, you must first satisfy the Archbishop of Canterbury, or the Surrogate, or whoever the old Josser is at Doctors' Commons who looks after these things, that it's a 'convenient place' within the Marriage Act of 1836.

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"You mark me, this josser won't do no 'and's turn that 'e don't like."

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

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I don't always know wot he means, and I doubt if he does, poor old josser!

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