Pronunciation: /ˈɡiːzər/

Definitions of geezer

noun an old man, especially one who is eccentric or curmudgeonly

Example Sentences

A1 The geezer down the street always waves hello to me.

A2 My grandad is a proper old geezer, but he's still sharp as a tack.

B1 The geezer at the pub told us some hilarious stories about his youth.

B2 The old geezer who lives next door is a retired professor of history.

C1 The seasoned geezer shared his wisdom with the younger members of the team.

C2 The eccentric geezer who lived in the mansion was rumored to be a former spy.

Examples of geezer in a Sentence

formal The elderly geezer down the street is always seen walking his dog in the mornings.

informal That old geezer at the pub told the best stories about his youth.

slang I can't believe that geezer still parties like he's in his twenties.

figurative He may seem like a geezer on the outside, but he's got a young spirit.

Grammatical Forms of geezer

past tense

geezed

plural

geezers

comparative

geezier

superlative

geeziest

present tense

geeze

future tense

will geeze

perfect tense

have geezed

continuous tense

is geezing

singular

geezer

positive degree

geezer

infinitive

to geeze

gerund

geezing

participle

geezed

Origin and Evolution of geezer

First Known Use: 1885 year
Language of Origin: British English
Story behind the word: The word 'geezer' is believed to have originated in British English.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to an old man, the term 'geezer' has evolved to also mean a person in general, often used in a friendly or affectionate manner.