bloke

Definition of blokenext
chiefly British
as in guy
an adult male human being a couple of friendly blokes offered to show us the sights of London

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Recent Examples of bloke Who’s that Green Lantern-Goes-To-Business-School bloke down on the left. Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025 Starkey is justifiably proud of doing something more experimental with this assemblage of blokes, and he’s particularly formed a tight bond with Ryder. Chris Willman, Variety, 3 July 2025 The dinner was for Women in Cinema, not blokes, though David Taghioff, CEO of Library Pictures International, was invited. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 May 2025 Tell your wife said information, 2) Say that that information is incorrect when confronted by others, 3) Not stand up for your wife when another bloke tells her to put on a muzzle, and 4) Not stand up for her, period! Alexandra Koster, refinery29.com, 21 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for bloke
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloke
Noun
  • Wouldn’t be surprised if a few cheerleaders and equipment guys are looking to leave, too.
    Mac Engel January 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The guy in the back seat with me was just, like, trying to strike up small talk.
    Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Upon arrival, officers found two deceased males inside the business.
    Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 8 Nov. 2025
  • McManus did not identify the victims killed, but said two were males and one was female.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Friends, family and fellow rappers began mourning the loss of Oak Cliff rapper Zeethewizard on Monday, several days after he was shot along with four others at a Dallas gentlemen’s club while ringing in the new year.
    Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
  • His father was a gentleman for all times in New York sports.
    Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Unidentified plainclothes dudes then dragged her out of the high school auditorium while other Idahoans watched — some in amusement, others not so much.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
  • And these guys are … these are bad dudes.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026

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“Bloke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloke. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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