ukko — meaning in English

English meaning

• gaffer noun The chief lighting technician on a film or television set.
• geezer noun An old man, especially one seen as eccentric or cranky.
• hubby noun (informal) Husband.
• man noun An adult male human being.

Senses

ukko is used for these senses in English:

• gaffer (colloquial) An old person, usually a man.
• geezer (informal, chiefly, UK, Ireland, Commonwealth, dated, _) A male person.
• geezer (informal, chiefly, North America, sometimes, mildly, derogatory) An old person, usually a male, typically a cranky old man.
• hubby (informal, endearing) Husband.
• man A piece or token used in board games such as backgammon.
• old man (literally) An elderly man.
• old man (colloquial) A husband, or male significant other, irrespective of age.

gaffer — full definition

1. noun The chief lighting technician on a film or television set.
2. noun British informal: a boss, foreman, or manager, especially in sport.
3. noun An old man, especially an elderly one from the countryside.

geezer — full definition

1. noun An old man, especially one seen as eccentric or cranky.
2. noun British slang for a man, often one who is likeable but a bit rough around the edges.

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