Synonyms for gent

Most common

lad · chap · bloke · fella

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A gentleman.

Forms

Plural

gents → chaps, fellas, blokes, lads…

Example sentences

• lad The lad leaned over and shouted into Tom's ear.
• chap That young chap is wearing a black scarf.
• bloke But who was that bloke who forced his way in here?
• fella The fella is getting married, he's off the market!

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters

lad¹

4 letters

chap¹, cuss¹

5 letters

fella², bloke¹

6 letters

fellow², feller²

8 letters

blighter

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (fella² = 2 syllables).