Bloke: meaning, definitions and examples

Commonly used in British English. It's informal and usually refers to an ordinary man.

• He's a nice bloke, very friendly.
• I met a bloke at the pub last night.

General term used universally in a variety of contexts, from formal to informal, depending on the sentence.

• He is a man of great integrity.
• The man at the bank was very helpful.

Widely used in American English and very informal. It refers to any man in a casual context.

• Who's the guy sitting in the corner?
• I saw that guy at the supermarket yesterday.

Typically British English, more old-fashioned and can imply a certain gentleness or politeness.

• He's a decent chap.
• A fine young chap helped me with my luggage.

Used in both British and American English. It can be formal or informal based on the context and often used when referring to someone in the same group or occupation. Can have a friendly tone.

• He's a fellow of the Royal Society.
• That fellow over there seems to know a lot about cars.

Used mainly in British English to refer informally to a man or a guy. It's casual and friendly.

• He's a really nice bloke once you get to know him.
• That bloke over there is my old school friend.

A general term used to refer to a human being. Neutral and can be used in any context.

• That person over there is my teacher.
• We need to hire a responsible person for this job.

More formal, used to refer to a single person. Suitable for official or academic contexts.

• Each individual must sign the form before the deadline.
• The program is tailored to suit the needs of each individual.

Often used to describe someone with a distinctive, unique, or interesting personality. Can have positive or negative connotations based on context.

• She's quite a character. You never know what she'll say next.
• He's a shady character, I wouldn't trust him.