codger

cod·ger

noun \ˈkä-jər\

Definition of CODGER

: an often mildly eccentric and usually elderly fellow <old codger>

Examples of CODGER

1. Her father is a feisty old codger.
2. <just an old codger who never harmed anyone>

Origin of CODGER

probably alteration of cadger

First Known Use: 1756

Related to CODGER

Synonyms: character, eccentric, crack, crackbrain, crackpot, crank, flake, fruitcake, head case, kook, nut, nutcase, nutter [British slang], oddball, oddity, original, quiz, screwball, weirdo, zany

Related Words: bohemian, maverick, nonconformist, quixote; coot, geezer; curio, rarity; freak; fantast, fantastico

Near Antonyms: conformer, conformist, follower, sheep

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Rhymes with CODGER

dodger, lodger, roger