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bloke

noun
\ ˈblōk How to pronounce bloke (audio) \

Definition of bloke

chiefly British
: man, fellow

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Synonyms for bloke

Synonyms

bastard, buck, cat, chap [chiefly British], chappie [British], dude, fella, fellow, galoot [slang], gent, gentleman, guy, hombre, jack, joe, joker, lad, male, man

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Examples of bloke in a Sentence

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

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Idles, a quintet of grizzled-looking blokes from Bristol, England, hurled songs like lifelines. Greg Kot, chicagotribune.com, "Lollapalooza review: A festival with a soul tries to peek out from a massive party," 5 Aug. 2019 The size of the hypocrisy in these stupidly put together 'hot takes', particularly from blokes who spout this sort of BS, makes Mount Everest look like a speedbump. SI.com, "An Address to the Lazy & Ill-Informed ​'No One Cares About Women's Football' Brigade," 12 June 2019 Since 1903, when Marie Curie first won the Nobel Prize, almost 600 blokes but only 19 women have taken home the coveted award in physics, chemistry or medicine. The Economist, "Why half the scientists in some eastern European countries are women," 18 July 2019 James Fairchild is effective as Don, the bigoted bloke who learns acceptance. nola.com, "‘Kinky Boots’ kicks up its musical heels at the Saenger," 15 June 2019 Anyway, that was good, and then there was that France game, with the bloke who dislocated his shoelace and that United player with an ever changing haircut. SI.com, "Lawro's Lessons: World Cup Round One Musings From the Mind of Mark Lawrenson," 20 June 2018 The world just stops apart from the bloke in black. SI.com, "World Cup Countdown: 7 Weeks to Go - Gazza's Tears, a Defining Moment in English Football," 7 May 2018 So, all of a sudden, having a bloke around is unusual — even now. Maria Puente, USA TODAY, "Queen's cousin to be first royal in same-sex marriage - and his ex-wife is giving him away," 18 June 2018 The record was produced by the Beastie Boys’ Mike D and the influence is certainly felt -- these blokes will pump you up for the massive weekend ahead in New York. Bobby Olivier, Billboard, "The 10 Bands You Need to Know About for This Year's Festival Season," 10 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of bloke

circa 1829, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for bloke

origin unknown

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bloke

noun

English Language Learners Definition of bloke

chiefly British, informal : a man

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