| Meaning & Usage | Origin & Language | Examples | Where It’s Used |
| Man; guy. Informal and very common in speech. | United Kingdom, English. First recorded in the mid-19th century. Possibly from the Romani word “loke” (man). | “He’s a nice bloke.” “That bloke helped me out.” | UK, Australia, New Zealand |
Slang Description: bloke
The slang word “bloke” is a common British way to refer to a man or guy.
Origin: Likely from Romani “loke,” adopted into English in the 1800s.
Who used it first: Working-class communities in London and other UK cities.
Modern use: Now widespread and neutral — it just means “man,” with no negative tone.
Examples in conversation:
- “Who’s that bloke over there?”
- “He’s a funny bloke, isn’t he?”
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