Meaning & use

geezer

noun·Everyday

An informal, often mildly disrespectful, term for an old man.

See it in a sentence

The old geezer down the street still mows his own lawn every week.

In British slang, 'geezer' can simply mean an ordinary man, without implying old age.

A note on using this word

American usage nearly always implies age, while British informal usage can describe any man, often with a tone of casual respect.

Words with a similar meaning

old man

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