Codger (Noun)
Meaning
Used affectionately to refer to an eccentric but amusing old man.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The old codger next door was always tinkering with his garden gnomes and coming up with new and bizarre designs.
- My grandfather was a lovable codger who would often tell outlandish stories of his adventures as a young man.
- The codger who ran the local antique shop was known for his wild hair and even wilder tales of the items he sold.
- At the nursing home, the codger in room 304 was famous for his ability to recite the entire script of "The Wizard of Oz" from memory.
- The codger who lived in the village was a bit of a character, always wearing a different brightly colored hat every day.