English

Etymology

From Northern English (Yorkshire) dialect.

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈkɹæmˌbæz.əl/

Noun

crambazzle (plural crambazzles)

  1. (archaic, dialectal, contemptuous) A worn-out, dissipated old man; an old rake whose health or vigor has been prematurely exhausted by vicious indulgences and bad habits rather than by age alone.[1][2]

Similiar Terms

References

  1. "Crambazzle - Word of the Day", Words and Phrases from the Past.
  2. "A Blellum & Other Contemptible People", Lisa's Writopia.