Gent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /d͡ʒɛnt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gent is a noun meaning (colloquial) A gentleman.
Meaning
(colloquial) A gentleman.
More Meanings
- (medicine, colloquial) Clipping of gentamicin.
- (obsolete) Noble; well-bred, courteous; graceful.
- (obsolete) neat; pretty; elegant
Example Sentences
Her body gent and small.
He's the hairy-handed gent who ran amuck in Kent.
He lou'd, as was his lot, a Ladie gent, / That him againe lou'd in the least degree […]
Word Forms
- gents
Synonyms for gent
Depending on context, synonyms include fellow, cuss, blighter, lad, chap, fella.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fellow, fella, chap, lad, cuss, blighter.
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