Knacker — meaning in English

English meaning

• buster noun A person or thing that breaks, destroys, or gets rid of something specified (often as the second half of a compound word).
• geezer noun An old man, especially one seen as eccentric or cranky.

Senses

Knacker is used for these senses in English:

• buster (chiefly, colloquial, with 'of') Someone who or something that 'breaks', tames, or overpowers a specified person or thing.
• geezer (informal, chiefly, North America, sometimes, mildly, derogatory) An old person, usually a male, typically a cranky old man.

buster — full definition

1. noun A person or thing that breaks, destroys, or gets rid of something specified (often as the second half of a compound word).
2. noun An informal, friendly form of address for a man, similar to "buddy" or "pal."

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.

Related German words