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codger

noun cod·ger \ˈkä-jər\

: an old man

Full Definition of CODGER

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

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probably alteration of cadger

First Known Use: 1756

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

CODGER Defined for Kids

noun cod·ger \ˈkä-jər\

: an odd or cranky man

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