bloke

Guy from London

A bloke is a man or guy.

The word is British and Australian, casual and slightly affectionate: He's a decent bloke.

Americans recognize it but rarely use it except in imitation of British speech.

Some bloke at the pub told me about it.

british

chap

Informal term for male

  • ladBoy or young man
  • gentPolite man, informally
  • fellaCasual term for man

mate · pub · pint · banter · cheeky · football · cricket · ale · squire · tweed

companion

mate

Partner or companion

  • buddyInformal term for companion
  • palClose trusted companion
  • friendNon-kin mutual bond

chum · sidekick · comrade · companion · acquaintance · confidant · amigo · homie · brother · crony

informal-man

guy

Chap or steadying cable

man · character · individual · person · somebody · customer · sort · type · specimen

Categories
Opposites
gender

blokewoman

Adult female human

lass · sheila · bird · girl · lady

formality/register

blokegentleman

Courteous, honorable man

sir · lord · personage · dignitary · nobleman

Family

blokes

Familiarity
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Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G