geezer

/ˈɡiːzə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡiːzər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgē-zər/ (ame, mw)

geezer — noun

  • geezersingular
  • geezersplural

1. an old man, used in a relaxed or joking way and sometimes when you think he beha

1.名詞C1
釋義

an old man, used in a relaxed or joking way and sometimes when you think he behaves in a strange way

例句

An old geezer in a flat cap sat feeding pigeons outside the station.

common pattern: old geezer (relaxed, slightly humorous)

Emma laughed and called her grandfather a grumpy old geezer for shouting at the kids.

playful, affectionate use among family

同義詞
  • codger

    also informal for an old man, usually a bit grumpy or odd

  • bloke

    British informal for any man, no age meaning

  • guy

    neutral informal word for a man of any age

用法筆記

Informal and almost always spoken; it carries a light, teasing tone rather than respect, so avoid it in formal writing or when speaking to or about someone politely. In British English it can also mean simply 'a man, a bloke' with no reference to age.

常見錯誤

❌The professor was a respected geezer in his field.
✅The professor was a respected figure in his field.
💡'geezer' is casual and slightly mocking, so it clashes with a formal, respectful tone.
❌She is a kind old geezer.
✅He is a kind old geezer.
💡'geezer' refers to a man, not a woman.