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老人 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • geezer noun An old man, especially one seen as eccentric or cranky.

Senses

老人 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.
  • old man (literally) An elderly man.
  • senior citizen An elderly person, variously considered to be a person over fifty, fifty-five, sixty, or sixty-five years of age.

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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