josser

[ jos-er ]

noun

, British Slang.

1. fellow, especially one who is or is made to appear foolish or simpleminded.

josser

/ ˈdʒɒsə /

noun

1. a simpleton; fool
2. a fellow; chap
3. a clergyman

Word History and Origins

Origin of josser¹

First recorded in 1885–90; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of josser¹

C19: from joss + -er ¹

Example Sentences

I reckon most of the racing they do is racing to see which can get some silly josser to give them his money first.”

From Project Gutenberg

You see, if you want to marry anywhere else than in a certified place of worship or a registry office, you must first satisfy the Archbishop of Canterbury, or the Surrogate, or whoever the old Josser is at Doctors' Commons who looks after these things, that it's a 'convenient place' within the Marriage Act of 1836.

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"You mark me, this josser won't do no 'and's turn that 'e don't like."

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“Now then, old josser, where are you coming to? have you bought the whole room or only half, eh?”

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I don't always know wot he means, and I doubt if he does, poor old josser!

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