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Please explain to me the meaning of "you've got a geezer" in the dialogue;


- Time to sort myself out
- I think it means you've got a geezer

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Is there any more context?
 
Only use I've ever known (US English) for the word 'geezer' is an old man.

Q: Who was that?
A: I dunno- just some old geezer...
 
It can also mean someone who's a bit dodgy in some way- so maybe the friend is warning them about their partner. In BrE, geezer can mean different things in different contexts- a diamond geezer is a decent sort of person who will stand by others, help when necessary, etc.
 
I think it's also a kind of softball bat ?
 
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J&K Tutoring said:
Only use I've ever known (US English) for the word 'geezer' is an old man.

Q: Who was that?
A: I dunno- just some old geezer...
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Yes, this is the only meaning I've ever heard. It bears mentioning that "geezer" is an insult.
 
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Vidor said:
Yes, this is the only meaning I've ever heard. It bears mentioning that "geezer" is an insult.
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An interesting difference as it's not insulting in most contexts in BrE, and not restricted to old men.
 
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Vidor said:
Yes, this is the only meaning I've ever heard. It bears mentioning that "geezer" is an insult.
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I am a geezer and proud of it!!!

Here in the United States, there are other insulting words to address us old men:

Hey, pops, what's up?

Get out of the way, gramps! (grandfather)

You old codger.

How are things going, old-timer?

And, of course, there are a few that are not suitable for a family website.
 
The British standup comedian Simon Brodkin (aka Lee Nelson) often uses it in his "Lee Nelson's well good show' (as well as "geez") - just a friendly term of address, it seems.
 
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Vidor said:
Yes, this is the only meaning I've ever heard. It bears mentioning that "geezer" is an insult.
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Same here. In my impression, geezer refers to 'old dodgy man'. You only apply the term on the male gender.
 
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