codger

Meanings

• Noun

  An old man, especially one who is cranky or irritable.

  - "He's a codger who grumbles about the noise made by young people."
  - "Despite his advanced age, the codger remained active and energetic."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with codger
hanger , stranger , anger , danger

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Variants

List of all variants of codger that leads to same result
codger , codgers

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Etymology

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Originally a Scottish term, possibly from the Gaelic 'cadar', meaning 'old man'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'codger' has been in use since the late 1800s.

2. In some parts of Scotland, 'codger' is still used as a term of endearment for an old man.

3. The term 'codger' is sometimes used interchangeably with 'gaffer' or 'old timer'.

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Related Concepts

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1. gerontophobia: An extreme or irrational fear of old age or old people.

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Culture

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In literature, 'codger' is often used to describe an elderly character with a gruff or irritable demeanor. In music, the term has been used in song titles and lyrics.

How to Memorize "codger"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an old man with a cranky or irritable demeanor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'codger' with the image of an old man grumbling about young people.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'codger' as 'Cranky Old Dude Grumbling Endlessly'.

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