coffin dodger
The term "coffin dodger" is a slang expression, often considered derogatory, used humorously to refer to elderly individuals.
Definition
C2Informal
(derogatory, humorous)An elderly person, often implying they have avoided death for a long time.
Example
- He jokingly referred to his grandfather as a coffin dodger.
C2Informal
(humorous)An alcoholic drink sometimes consumed as a remedy for a hangover.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "coffin dodger":