geezer
word
Definition
An informal British English word for an old man, often used jokingly or affectionately, or for any man in a relaxed context.
Usage & Nuances
'Geezer' is mostly UK slang and can sound rude if used disrespectfully. It usually describes an older man but can refer to any man in London slang ('proper geezer' = 'real man'). Not used in formal situations.
Spanish: viejo (informal) - tipo (informal, hombre)Portuguese (BR): velho (informal) - figura (informal, homem)Portuguese (PT): velhote (informal) - tipo (informal, homem)Chinese (Simplified): 老头儿 (口语) - 老家伙 (口语)Chinese (Traditional): 老頭兒 (口語) - 老傢伙 (口語)Hindi: बूढ़ा (अनौपचारिक) - आदमी (स्लैंग)Arabic: عجوز (عامية) - رجل (عامية)Bengali: বুড়ো লোক - লোকটা (স্ল্যাং)Russian: старик - мужик (разг.)Japanese: おじいさん - おっさんVietnamese: ông già - lão già (không trang trọng)Korean: 노인 - 아저씨 (비격식)Turkish: ihtiyar - adam (argo)Urdu: بوڑھا آدمی - بزرگ (عام بول چال)Indonesian: kakek - orang tua (gaul) - bapak (informal)
Example Sentences
A grumpy geezer was complaining at the store.
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The old geezer lives next door.
basic
Who's that geezer in the funny hat?
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He's a proper geezer—always telling stories down at the pub.
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Some young guy called me a geezer—should I be offended?
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You see that geezer over there? That’s the owner of the place.
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