bloke

bloke · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (British, Australian, informal) A man.

  2. 2.

    An ordinary man (often implying likability).

Forms

plural: blokes

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    good bloke — A decent, likable man.
  • •
    average bloke — An ordinary person.

Related words

See also: chap, fellow, guy, man
Synonyms: chap, fellow, guy, man

Etymology

First attested in the early 19th century, possibly from Shelta (a language of Irish travelers) or from Romani.