alte Schachtel — meaning in English

English meaning

• biddy noun An informal, often unkind term for an older woman seen as fussy or gossipy.
• geezer noun An old man, especially one seen as eccentric or cranky.

Senses

alte Schachtel is used for these senses in English:

• biddy (derogatory) A woman, especially an old woman; especially one regarded as fussy or mean or a gossipy busybody.
• geezer (informal, chiefly, North America, sometimes, mildly, derogatory) An old person, usually a male, typically a cranky old man.

biddy — full definition

1. noun An informal, often unkind term for an older woman seen as fussy or gossipy.
2. noun A call used to summon a hen or chicken.

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