noun

feller

Feller (noun) means a casual or dialectal way of saying "fellow," meaning a man or guy. Example: “He's a decent feller, all things considered.”

noun

A casual or dialectal way of saying "fellow," meaning a man or guy.

"He's a decent feller, all things considered."

Someone (or something, like a machine) whose job is cutting down trees.

"The feller operated the mechanical harvester all day in the forest."

How to use feller

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither an informal spelling of "fellow," or a term for a person/machine that fells trees.

When to use it

The "guy/man" sense is informal and often used to suggest a folksy or rural accent in dialogue.

Word forms

fellers plural, Fellers plural

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Etymology

From Middle English fellere, feller; equivalent to fell + -er.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for feller

Eller teller seller Keller heller yeller Weller Geller dweller Bueller Mueller propeller

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Frequently asked questions

What does “feller” mean?

The word “feller” means a casual or dialectal way of saying "fellow," meaning a man or guy. In plain terms, either an informal spelling of "fellow," or a term for a person/machine that fells trees.

How do you use “feller” in a sentence?

Here is “feller” used in a sentence: “He's a decent feller, all things considered.”

What part of speech is “feller”?

“Feller” is a noun.

How many meanings does “feller” have?

“Feller” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a casual or dialectal way of saying "fellow," meaning a man or guy.