noun
geezer
GEE-zuh
Geezer (noun) means an old man, especially one seen as eccentric or cranky. Example: “The old geezer next door complains about everything.”
noun
1
An old man, especially one seen as eccentric or cranky.
"The old geezer next door complains about everything."
"Why Geezer? Why would a fine arts gallery choose a name that conjures images of a grumpy old guy sitting on the front porch hollering, “get off my lawn”?"
— The Geezer Gallery, (Please provide the book title or journal name) (2014)
"The technical term for a female geezer is "old broad," but this is irrelevant, as nobody in Hollywood makes films about women over 55."
— Moira McDonald, Outtakes (2000)
2
British slang for a man, often one who is likeable but a bit rough around the edges.
"He's a decent geezer once you get to know him."
How to use geezer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal word for a man — in American English usually an old man, in British English any bloke, often with a rough charm.
UK vs US
American English mostly uses it for old men; British English uses it more broadly for any man, often approvingly.
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Word forms
- Plural
- geezers
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The old _____ next door complains about everything.
Etymology
Thought to come from guiser, an old word for someone in disguise or costume, as in a mummer or masquerader.
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What does “geezer” mean?
The word “geezer” means an old man, especially one seen as eccentric or cranky. In plain terms, an informal word for a man — in American English usually an old man, in British English any bloke, often with a rough charm.
How do you pronounce “geezer”?
“Geezer” is pronounced GEE-zuh (/ˈɡizɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “geezer” in a sentence?
Here is “geezer” used in a sentence: “The old geezer next door complains about everything.”
What part of speech is “geezer”?
“Geezer” is a noun.
How many meanings does “geezer” have?
“Geezer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an old man, especially one seen as eccentric or cranky.
