Meaning & Definition of word "Bloke"

Bloke

/bloʊk/

noun:

  • 1. A man, especially one who is considered typical or ordinary.
    • Example: He's just a bloke who enjoys watching football on the weekends.
  • 2. An informal term for a man, often used in British English.
    • Example: I ran into an old bloke at the pub last night.
  • 3. A guy; a male person.
    • Example: 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 of bloke

Meaning: A guy who is friendly and sociable.

Example Sentence: He's a good bloke; everyone likes him.

Meaning: A man who is average or ordinary.

Example Sentence: She's dating a decent bloke, nothing too fancy.