noun
- an elderly man, especially one who is considered eccentric or grumpy
Usage: informal
Examples
- The old codger next door always complains about the noise.
- Despite being called a cranky codger, he was actually quite kind.
- The elderly codger shuffled down the street with his walking stick.
- She affectionately referred to her grandfather as a lovable old codger.
- The codger at the hardware store knew everything about fixing things.
- He’s turned into quite the codger since he retired.