Synonyms for

Bloke

Verb / bləʊk / Another word for bloke — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a man, especially one who is considered to be ordinary or unremarkable

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Common collocations

  • nice bloke
  • ordinary bloke
  • typical bloke
  • good bloke
  • young bloke
  • old bloke
  • that bloke

Word family

noun bloke

Usage note

Primarily British and Australian informal English, referring to a man. It is generally friendly and not derogatory.

Example sentences

  1. The bloke at the store helped me find what I was looking for.
  2. My dad is a funny bloke who tells lots of jokes.
  3. I saw a bloke walking his dog in the park.
  4. The bloke who fixed my car did a great job.
  5. I don't know the bloke who lives next door.

Quotes

  • 'He's a good bloke,' said Nobby. 'Bit of a nutter, of course, but you can't have everything.' - Terry Pratchett, Guards! Guards!
  • 'It's not what you say that counts,' said the old bloke in the pub. 'It's what you don't say.' - Neil Gaiman, The Ocean at the End of the Lane
  • 'That's not a knife...that's a knife,' said the bloke from Australia. - Paul Hogan

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