Definition of «bloke»

A bloke is a man, especially an ordinary or typical one. It can also be used to refer to someone who is not well-educated or sophisticated. The term has its origins in Australia and New Zealand and is often used in informal contexts.

Usage examples

  1. Yesterday, I saw a bloke waiting at the bus stop wearing a bright red hat.
  2. My brother is such a typical Aussie bloke, always cracking jokes and enjoying a cold beer.
  3. I bumped into an old bloke at the grocery store who gave me advice on how to pick ripe avocados.
  4. Can you believe that bloke just cut in line without even apologizing?
  5. I need to find a reliable bloke who can fix my car's engine.
  6. Last night, I went to a pub and ended up talking to this interesting bloke about politics.
  7. Sarah's new boyfriend seems like a decent bloke, he's always polite and respectful.
  8. The bloke who lives next door has the loudest parties, it's impossible to get any sleep.
  9. My flatmate is a sporty bloke who is always out jogging or playing football.
  10. I asked the bloke at the ticket counter if there were any seats left for tonight's concert.

Sentences with «bloke»

  • Thus, involving oneself in the Jesuitic nuance of word play and semantics with blokes who do not know of what the speak — is an utter waste of time. (climate-resistance.org)
  • It is interesting that he has led the life of an everyday kind of bloke in the past. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
  • Oh, wait, there was supposed to be a «blessing» bit... I've grown quite fond of my name's uniqueness, after hating it in my teens and dreaming of marrying some nice bloke with the surname «Green» (my favourite colour at the time). (housegoeshome.com)
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