Geezer: meaning, definitions and examples
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geezer
[ หษกiหzษ ]
informal British
A geezer is an informal term often used in British English to describe a man, typically one who is old or somewhat eccentric. It can also imply that the man is tough or streetwise. The term is often used affectionately or humorously.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- That old geezer knows everything about the neighborhood.
- He's just a funny old geezer who tells the best stories.
- Don't mind him, he's just a lovable geezer.
- I met a geezer at the pub who claims he's seen it all.
Translations
Translations of the word "geezer" in other languages:
๐ต๐น velho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคเฅเคฐเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Alter
๐ฎ๐ฉ orang tua
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฐัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ dziadek
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท vieux
๐ช๐ธ viejo
๐น๐ท yaลlฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ธ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุฌูุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ staลec
๐ธ๐ฐ starec
๐จ๐ณ ่ไบบ
๐ธ๐ฎ starฤek
๐ฎ๐ธ gamall
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐััะฐาฃ
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yaลlฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ viejo
Etymology
The term 'geezer' originates from the early 19th century and is believed to have evolved from the word 'guiser,' which refers to a disguised person or performer, particularly someone who participates in festive customs or roles. Over time, the meaning shifted to denote an older man, often implying a sense of character or individuality. The term is predominantly used in informal contexts and has been embraced within various regions of the UK, often reflecting a colloquial charm in everyday conversation. It became more widespread in London and the surrounding areas, associated with working-class or street culture. The usage of 'geezer' has also been popularized in media and pop culture, further solidifying its place in modern slang.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,214, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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