bloke
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of bloke
First recorded in 1850–55; origin uncertain
Vocabulary lists containing bloke
Example Sentences
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"I did have a bloke reach out saying 'thank you so much for this, it's given me the push to get help with my own situation'," said Ruben.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
She described Ruben as "inoffensive" and "a normal bloke", adding that "Jon was definitely the leader, he was in charge" and if the children needed quietening down "he would speak to them like a teacher".
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026
Mr Claydon's father, Clive, paid a tribute to his son, describing him as a "lovely bloke" and a "hard-working family man".
From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025
Once in jail he had to “share a bath with a bloke who was in for murder,” organizing “singsongs with other prisoners” until his lawyers arranged for his release.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025
“Say, that bloke that Miss McQuatters mentioned—the clerk that got arrested for stealing files. Did your mum know him?”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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