bloke

The word “bloke” means (British, informal) A man, especially an ordinary or average one. In plain terms, a casual British word for "man" or "guy.".

“Bloke” is pronounced blohk (/bloʊk/ in IPA).

Here is “bloke” used in a sentence: “He seems like a decent bloke.”

“Bloke” is a noun.

The word “bloke” comes from Scottish Gaelic. 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.".

“Bloke” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Both are informal words for a man, but "bloke" is distinctly British English, while "guy" is used across British and American English alike. "Bloke" often carries a slightly more down-to-earth or working-class connotation than the more neutral "guy."

"Bloke" is informal, used in casual conversation rather than in formal writing or professional contexts. It's the kind of word you'd hear in everyday chat, not in a business report.

"Bloke" typically describes an ordinary or average man, with no particular distinguishing traits, making it a casual, general-purpose term for "a man" or "a guy." It doesn't inherently carry negative or positive connotations, though tone can shift its meaning in context.