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Forms of address

Compare 4 regional entries that share this classification while keeping each local definition attached to its place.

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bloke

/BLOHK · /bləʊk//

An informal British word for a man, often an ordinary or typical man.

“The bloke at the desk showed us where to go.”
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bruv

/BRUV · /brʌv//

Brother, friend, or a familiar way to address a man.

Bruv, you left your bag.”
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fam

/FAM · /fæm//

A close friend, trusted person, or group treated like family.

“You good, fam?”
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mate

/MAYT · /meɪt//

A friend or a common informal way to address someone.

“Cheers, mate.”