ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Codger

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈkɒd͡ʒə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Codger is a noun meaning (informal) An amusingly eccentric or grumpy and usually elderly man.

Meaning

(informal) An amusingly eccentric or grumpy and usually elderly man.

Example Sentences

Now I was a forsaken codger snuffling disgracefully from a beautiful floozy's abuse.
‘I haven’t been drinking your health, my codger,’ replied Mr. Squeers; ‘so you have nothing to do with that.’
Jed, darling. The old codgers need to talk. Andrew's going to buy you a drink in that beautiful bar up on the terrace.

Word Forms

Synonyms for codger

Depending on context, synonyms include antiquity, gadgie, gaffer, geezer, gramps, greybeard.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include coot, codgerhood, codger-hood, coger, geezer, foof.

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