blokey

Casually rough-hewn masculinity

Blokey describes behavior, attitudes, or environments associated with stereotypical masculine bonding among men—especially British or Australian men.

A blokey atmosphere involves casual drinking, sports talk, and unpretentious camaraderie: The pub had a blokey vibe.

The word can be affectionate or mildly critical, depending on context.

From bloke.

informal

casual

Relaxed and informal

relaxed · jovial · convivial · banter · chummy · affable · approachable · genial · down-to-earth · no-nonsense

macho

masculine

Male in character

stoic · gruff · testosterone · machismo · muscular · robust · alpha · swaggering · chest-thumping · competitive

stereotypical

beer

Fermented grain drink

  • pubLicensed drinking establishment
  • barbecueSlow-cook over coals
  • sportsCompetitive physical activities

footy · cricket · shed · ute · stubble · workboots · flannel · tradie · rugby · darts

mateship

mate

Partner or companion

  • buddyInformal term for companion
  • palClose trusted companion
  • chumFriend or fish scraps

lad · cobber · comrade · sidekick · brother · companion · crony · fellow · camaraderie · bonding

unrefined

coarse

Rough in texture

brusque · tactless · earthy · rough · unsophisticated · unpolished · blunt · plain-spoken · indelicate · crass

Opposites
social refinement

blokeyrefined

Purified or cultured

posh · sophisticated · genteel · cultured · polished

gender expression and masculinity

blokeyfeminine

Pertaining to women

girly · effeminate · ladylike · womanly · camp

emotional expressiveness

blokeysensitive

Easily affected emotionally

touchy-feely · sentimental · new age

Family

bloke, blokes

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Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G