gent
word
Definition
An informal, old-fashioned word for a man or gentleman, often used in a polite or light-hearted way.
Usage & Nuances
'Gent' is informal, a shortened form of 'gentleman,' mostly found in British English or older speech. It's rarely used seriously—more often in jokes, signs ('Gents' for men's restroom), or friendly conversation. Don't use in formal writing or modern serious contexts.
Spanish: caballero - señor (informal)Portuguese (BR): cavalheiro - senhor (informal)Portuguese (PT): cavalheiro - senhor (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 绅士 - 男士 (口语)Chinese (Traditional): 紳士 - 男士 (口語)Hindi: सभ्य पुरुष - सज्जन (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: رجل محترم - سيد (غير رسمي)Bengali: ভদ্রলোক - ভদ্র পুরুষRussian: джентльмен - мужчина (стар.)Japanese: 紳士（カジュアル）Vietnamese: quý ông - người đàn ông (lịch sự)Korean: 신사 (비격식)Turkish: centilmen - beyefendi (samimi)Urdu: جنٹلمین - صاحب (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: pria - lelaki (sopan)
Example Sentences
That gent helped me carry my bags.
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Look at that well-dressed gent over there!
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Please use the gents on the left.
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He's a real gent with everyone he meets.
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Just a couple of old gents having tea in the park.
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Every gent in the club wore a suit that night.
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