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 no one cared, not even that rotten josser of a journalist, with his article published in The Piccadilly Magazine.

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

Jimmy had explained everything to her at the time when he was still a josser.

From The Bill-Toppers by Castaigne, J. André

"What made you do it, you silly old josser?" he asked.

From Bones in London by Wallace, Edgar

“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)