Greis — meaning in English

English meaning

• geezer noun An old man, especially one seen as eccentric or cranky.
• geriatric adj Relating to elderly people or to the medical care of old age.

Senses

Greis is used for these senses in English:

• geezer (informal, chiefly, North America, sometimes, mildly, derogatory) An old person, usually a male, typically a cranky old man.
• geriatric (slang) An old person.
• old man (literally) An elderly man.

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.

geriatric — full definition

1. adj Relating to elderly people or to the medical care of old age.
2. noun An elderly person (informal, and can sound dismissive).

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