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noun \ˈblōk\

Definition of bloke

chiefly British

  1. :  man, fellow

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Examples of bloke in a Sentence

  1. a couple of friendly blokes offered to show us the sights of London

Origin and Etymology of bloke

origin unknown


First Known Use: circa 1829

bloke Synonyms

Synonyms
bastard, man [chiefly British], buck, cat, chap [chiefly British], chappie [British], dude, fella, fellow, galoot [slang], gent, gentleman, guy, hombre, jack, joe, joker, lad, male
Related Words
master, mister, sir; buddy, buster

BLOKE Defined for English Language Learners

bloke

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noun \ˈblōk\

Definition of bloke for English Language Learners

  • : a man

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