Feller

/ˈfɛlər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who cuts down trees; a lumberjack.

The feller worked tirelessly all day in the forest, clearing the land for new growth.

A fellow or guy, often used in informal contexts.

That feller over there is the best cook in town.

A term used locally or regionally to refer to a man or boy.

He’s just a nice feller who helps everyone in the neighborhood.

From the verb 'fell' meaning to cut down, + '-er' suffix denoting a person who performs an action.

a tough feller

A strong or resilient man.

that feller ain't right

Refers to someone who behaves oddly or is mentally unstable.

feller's choice

Informally, referring to the opinion of a man.

fell

To cut down a tree.

felling

The act of cutting down trees.

logger

A person who harvests trees for timber.

A guy or man, often used in a friendly or casual manner.

Hey feller, how's it going?

A fellow or buddy.

I was just chatting with that feller from down the road.