Bloke

/bloʊk/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A man, especially one who is considered typical or ordinary.
He's just a bloke who enjoys watching football on the weekends.
An informal term for a man, often used in British English.
I ran into an old bloke at the pub last night.
A guy; a male person.
That bloke over there is my brother.

Etymology

Originating in British slang, possibly derived from the 19th-century term 'bloke' meaning 'man'

Common Phrases and Expressions

bloke's mate
A close friend or companion of a man.
good bloke
A man who is kind and pleasant.
bloke next door
A man who lives nearby, often implying familiarity or ordinariness.

Related Words

man
An adult male human.
guy
A man or a person; informal term.
fellow
A man or boy; informal term.

Slang Meanings

A guy who is friendly and sociable.
He's a good bloke; everyone likes him.
A man who is average or ordinary.
She's dating a decent bloke, nothing too fancy.