Difference between revisions of "Bloke"

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(Better description (see http://www.uncp.edu/home/canada/work/allam/1914-/language/slang.htm and search for "colloquialism", which "bloke" is); remove opinion (even though I agree).)
 
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'''Bloke''' is an informal 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 an informal 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.
  
To the dismay of many, its use is being taken over increasingly by the American "guy", mainly due to commercial [[television]].
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 00:11, December 12, 2009

Bloke is an informal 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.