noun
bloke
blohk
noun
1
(British, informal) A man, especially an ordinary or average one.
"He seems like a decent bloke."
"Some bloke at the pub bought us a round of drinks."
How to Use Bloke
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual British word for "man" or "guy."
When to use it
Informal and mainly British/Australian; not typically used in American English.
Common pairings
a nice bloke
some bloke
Word Forms
blokes plural
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Etymology
Origin uncertain — possibly borrowed from an Irish or Scottish Gaelic word for a block or stubborn person, or from a Hindustani/Romani word meaning "person."