Noun | Gender Descriptor
Encyclopedia of British Slang
BLOKE
Noun | Neutral | Gender Descriptor
BLOKE Pronunciation: /bl??k/ Part of Speech: Noun Severity Level: Neutral Category: Gender Descriptor
Definition
Bloke means man.
Neutral, informal.
Usage
Hes a decent bloke. Some bloke asked me.
Cultural Insight
Less affectionate than mate, more neutral than geezer.
Assessment
Core British vocabulary.
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