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.”

noun

(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 notes

In 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".

Word forms

more gent comparative, gents plural, most gent superlative

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Etymology

A shortened form of "gentleman".

Synonyms

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Related words

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Rhymes for gent

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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