old codger
Grumpy elderly man
An old codger is an elderly man, usually one perceived as eccentric, stubborn, or set in his ways.
The term is mildly affectionate or gently mocking rather than truly insulting: The old codger still refuses to use a computer.
Codger alone implies age, so "old codger" is technically redundant but remains the standard form.
Ill-tempered, stubborn person
- grouchHabitually irritable person
- grumpIll-tempered person
- sourpussHabitually sullen person
- cantankerousBad-tempered and argumentative
crotchety · irritable · grouchy · crabby · ornery · testy · gruff · peevish
Informal term for old man
octogenarian · ancient · graybeard · doddering · wizened · grizzled · hoary · decrepit
Rotary operating handle
- fusspotOverly particular person
- fuddy-duddyOld-fashioned, overly fussy person
- oddballEccentric individual
- peculiarStrangely unusual
persnickety · finicky · cantankerous · stubborn · curmudgeonly · hidebound · obstinate · contrary
Enjoyably recalling the past
- storytellerOne who recounts tales
- yarn-spinnerOne who tells tales
- bygoneOf earlier times
- armchairUpholstered seat with supports
curmudgeon
Ill-tempered, stubborn person
cantankerous · crotchety · irritable · grouchy · crabby · ornery · testy · gruff · peevish · churlish
geezer
Informal term for old man
grandpa · octogenarian · ancient · graybeard · doddering · wizened · grizzled · hoary · decrepit · aged
crank
Rotary operating handle
- fusspotOverly particular person
- fuddy-duddyOld-fashioned, overly fussy person
- oddballEccentric individual
peculiar · persnickety · finicky · cantankerous · stubborn · curmudgeonly · hidebound · obstinate · contrary · coot
reminiscing
Enjoyably recalling the past
- storytellerOne who recounts tales
- yarn-spinnerOne who tells tales
- bygoneOf earlier times
armchair · rocking-chair · whittling · long-winded · rambling
old codgerspring chicken
Young, inexperienced person
youngster · young buck · kid · youth · young blood
old codgersweetheart
Affectionate name for beloved
darling · charmer · ray of sunshine · people person · good egg
old, codger, older, oldest, olden, oldish, oldness, elder, eldest