geezer
Americannoun
noun
Usage
What does geezer mean? Geezer is a mildly negative slang term for a man, especially an older man who’s considered odd in some way.In American slang, geezer almost always refers to an older man and is especially used in the phrase old geezer. In British slang, geezer just refers to any man.In both cases, though, the term is used in a mildly insulting, dismissive way.Example: There’s always some old geezer standing on that street corner handing out weird pamphlets.
Etymology
Origin of geezer
1880–85; variant of guiser ( guise (v.), -er 1 ), representing dial. pronunciation
Example Sentences
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"Whilst on a bike ride, I was contemplating on what to enter and remembering I was robbed in the 2022 Turnip Prize final by some geezer from London," he said.
From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025
“I’m geezer No. 1!” shouted Joe Kostka, the first 70-plus hiker to emerge.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2025
A geezer with a baby who acts more like an employer.
From Salon • Oct. 27, 2023
Get ready for an incoming population of geezer politicians, some say.
From Washington Times • Aug. 31, 2023
The kid and the geezer base- balled their lunchtimes away, and the after-dinner- times and weekends.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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