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":

coffin handlecoffin corner