josser

[ jos-er ]

/ ˈdʒɒs ər /

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noun British Slang.

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

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Origin of josser

First recorded in 1885–90; origin uncertain

Words nearby josser

Josie, joskin, Jospin, Josquin des Prés, joss, josser, joss house, joss stick, jostle, jot, jota

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How to use josser in a sentence

You mark me, this josser won't do no 'and's turn that 'e don't like.
The Strand Magazine, Volume XXVII, Issue 160, April, 1904|Various
Not only had we "struck the jolliest old josser going," but a born ruler and organiser into the bargain.
We of the Never-Never|Jeanie "Mrs. Aeneas" Gunn
Even Dodge, the newest junior, sneers at him, and refuses to recognise 'that josser' as editor.
The Call of the Town|John Alexander Hammerton
Bob Pillin walked beside him, thinking: 'Poor old josser, he is gettin' a back number!'
Five Tales|John Galsworthy

I said he'd better roust the old josser out, and be damned smart about it.
Pincher Martin, O.D.|H. Taprell Dorling

British Dictionary definitions for josser

josser

/ (ˈdʒɒsə) /

noun slang

British a simpleton; fool

British a fellow; chap

Australian a clergyman

Word Origin for josser

C19: from joss + -er 1

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