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

But that josser of a Jimmy, talking like that at his ease!

From The Bill-Toppers by Castaigne, J. André

Some silly old josser will put it up in his drawing-room, I suppose.

From Bones in London by Wallace, Edgar

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.

“There’s an elderly josser out here,” he shouted; “seems to want to come in.”

From The Black Box by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)

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