What is another word for fella?

Common synonyms for fella include gent, bloke, feller, cuss, blighter.

What is the opposite of fella?

Antonyms of fella include stranger, outsider, foreigner, enemy, rival.

Synonyms for

Fella

Noun / ˈfelʌ / Another word for fella — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A man or boy

Synonyms & similar words

gent bloke feller cuss blighter chap fellow lad man guy dude chap bloke gentleman male person individual fellow boy laddie lad youth teenager adolescent junior mate buddy

Synonyms by register

Formal

gentleman individual person man

Informal

guy chap bloke dude mate

Literary

fellow swain lad

Antonyms

stranger outsider foreigner enemy rival opponent

Common collocations

good fella
nice fella
poor fella
lucky fella
young fella
old fella
that fella
this fella

Word family

noun fellowship

adjective fellow

Usage note

Fella is an informal term for a man or boy. It is generally used in friendly or casual contexts and can sometimes carry a slightly condescending or patronizing tone depending on the situation.

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