noun
gent
jehnt
Gent (noun) means (informal) A man, especially one who is polite or well-mannered; short for gentleman. Example: “The old gent tipped his hat as he passed.”
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(informal) A man, especially one who is polite or well-mannered; short for gentleman.
"The old gent tipped his hat as he passed."
"There's a queue of gents waiting outside the barbershop."
How to use gent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual word for a man, often implying good manners.
When to use it
Informal — common in British English, especially in phrases like "gents' toilets".
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Word forms
- Plural
- gents
- Comparative
- more gent
- Superlative
- most gent
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The old _____ tipped his hat as he passed.
Etymology
A shortened form of "gentleman".
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What does “gent” mean?
The word “gent” means (informal) A man, especially one who is polite or well-mannered; short for gentleman. In plain terms, casual word for a man, often implying good manners.
How do you pronounce “gent”?
“Gent” is pronounced jehnt (/d͡ʒɛnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “gent” in a sentence?
Here is “gent” used in a sentence: “The old gent tipped his hat as he passed.”
What part of speech is “gent”?
“Gent” is a noun.
