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
1
A casual or dialectal way of saying "fellow," meaning a man or guy.
"He's a decent feller, all things considered."
2
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 notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- fellers
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Etymology
From Middle English fellere, feller; equivalent to fell + -er.
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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.
