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'''Bloke''' is a slang term for a man in Australian and British English. More specifically, "bloke" refers to a man who is perceived as down-to-earth, manly, honest, dependable, etc. | '''Bloke''' is a slang term for a man in Australian and British English. More specifically, "bloke" refers to a man who is perceived as down-to-earth, manly, honest, dependable, etc. | ||
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Revision as of 21:57, August 27, 2008
Bloke is a slang term for a man in Australian and British English. More specifically, "bloke" refers to a man who is perceived as down-to-earth, manly, honest, dependable, etc.
Unfortunately its use is being taken over increasingly by the American "guy", mainly due to commercial television.