仔 — meaning in English
zǎi
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English meaning
- geezer noun An old man, especially one seen as eccentric or cranky.
- guy noun A man or boy; an informal word for a male person.
- jack noun A mechanical device used to lift something heavy off the ground, especially to raise a car to change a tyre.
- lad noun A boy or young man, especially used informally or affectionately.
Senses
仔 is used for these senses in English:
- geezer (informal, chiefly, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, dated, _) A male person.
- guy (especially, in the plural, often, controversial) A person (see usage notes).
- jack (countable, now, chiefly, US) A man, a fellow; a typical man; men in general. [from 16th c.]
- lad A familiar term of address for a young man.
geezer — full definition
- noun An old man, especially one seen as eccentric or cranky.
- noun British slang for a man, often one who is likeable but a bit rough around the edges.
guy — full definition
- noun A man or boy; an informal word for a male person.
- noun In the plural, an informal way to address a group of people regardless of gender.
- noun A rope or cable used to steady or secure a structure such as a mast or tent.