codgers

noun

plural of codger
as in eccentrics
a person of odd or whimsical habits just an old codger who never harmed anyone

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  1. eccentrics
  2. nuts
  3. characters
Noun
  • Dippold has populated the show with lovable eccentrics played by great character actors—Dale Dickey, Jeff Hiller, Tim Baltz.
    — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
  • Inbred eccentrics and bumbling detectives have populated the seaside villages of Bruno Dumont’s absurdist comedies.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 June 2026
Definition of eccentrics
Noun
  • With your liver, preliminary studies show that nuts may have a positive effect on reducing the risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 July 2026
  • Adding beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits, vegetables and whole grains are great ways to get fiber from whole foods, Mokari said.
    — Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of nuts
Noun
  • Instead, Cretton is now in charge of one of the most popular characters in the world.
    — Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 23 July 2026
  • Despite these commonalities, their characters couldn’t be more different.
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 23 July 2026
Definition of characters
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