as in guy
an adult male human being these fellas are the hardest working bunch of players a manager could ever hope to have

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Recent Examples of fella That’s why the fellas look more reckless in their choices. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025 Each of the fellas has their upsides (Luke is hot, and Larry is comfortable), but committing to either of them until the end of time seems like a pretty bleak proposal. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025 The old-timer included, well, an old-timer, a fella in overalls with his forearm resting on a barrel. Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Heard of some fella called Alexander Isak? Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fella
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Noun
  • The interim coach that season is the same guy who will try to devise a plan to slow the Panthers’ rushing attack Sunday — Jets defensive coordinator Steve Wilks.
    Joseph Person, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • And there was the Michigan accent and the fact that the guy doesn’t shut up.
    Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Jack has shown by example how to balance being a true gentleman and a true leader.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The oldest one is from a gentleman, Joe Sheridan.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Miramax produced and financed the film, which hoped to serve as counter-programming for females not interested in Tron or the myriad of male-skewing films dominating the marquee.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Until now, there hasn’t been much consistent research to explain why depression affects females and males differently, including the possible role of genetics.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Steelers-Bengals game presents an incredible nod to human potential, and a great chance to see two old dudes – both of whom just happen to be Super Bowl-winning QBs like Brady and Brees – duke it out.
    Coy Wire, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Way to take the high road, dude.
    Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Fella.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fella. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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