Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Bloke

What does it mean?

Informal word for "man" in British English.

Is it positive or negative?

Neutral.

When do you use it?

Used casually to refer to men in general conversation.

Examples

Example 1: He's a nice bloke once you get to know him.

Example 2: Some bloke called about the job earlier.

Question for you

Is there a similar casual word for "man" in your language?

Are you looking for English speaking practice online?

Bloke is a classic British word for a man, especially in casual talk. We work on everyday vocabulary like this in online English lessons with a British native speaker. Another similar word is geezer. Find out more here.