Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Geezer

What does it mean?

Geezer is an informal British noun meaning a man. It can refer to any man, but especially a typical, everyday bloke - sometimes a bit rough around the edges.

Is it positive or negative?

It is neutral to slightly positive. It's casual, friendly, and often used in a joking or informal way.

When do you use it?

Use it when speaking casually with friends to refer to a guy you saw, met, or interacted with.

Examples

Example 1: Did you see that geezer trying to pay with a twenty pence coinWhat a character!

Example 2: I was chatting with some old geezer in the pub about football for an hour.

Question for you

Do you have a word in your language similar to geezer - meaning an everyday, normal guy?

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