Bloke
/bləʊk/
nounBeginner📊CommonAcademic
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Definitions
1
A man, typically a working-class man.
/bləʊk/
nounneutralBeginner
Academic
A man
He's a nice bloke.
💡 Simply: A man.
More Examples
2
I saw a bloke fixing a car down the street.
How It's Used
Informal Conversation
"That bloke over there is my brother."
Originated in the early 19th century, possibly from a dialectal variant of the word "block". Its meaning shifted from a lump or piece to a man.
Initially used more regionally, it gained broader popularity in the 20th century.
Memory tip
Think of a 'block' of wood – a solid, straightforward fellow.
Word Origin
LanguageEnglish dialectal
Original meaning
"Possibly related to 'block', referring to a solid or substantial person"
nice blokeordinary blokethat bloke
Common misspellings
bloackbloke.
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30%Written