noun Street Slang

geezer

GEE-zer · noun · informal

A man or bloke

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Definitions

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A man, used positively or neutrally. Also spelled 'geeza'.

“That geezer at the shop gave me a discount.”
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geezer In A Sentence

That geezer at the shop gave me a discount.

Origin & Usage

Older London/Cockney 'geezer', retained in MLE.

Variants geeza

People Also Ask

What does 'geezer' mean in British slang?

It means a man or bloke, used positively or neutrally. Note it does not mean an old man as it often does in American English.

Where does 'geezer' come from?

It's older London and Cockney slang that has been retained in Multicultural London English.

How do you use 'geezer'?

Use it for any bloke, e.g. 'That geezer at the shop gave me a discount.' It's also spelled 'geeza'.

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