What Is a Bloke?

Bloke is a slang term for a common man in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The earliest known usage is from the early 19th century when it was recorded as a London slang term. In Australia, a bloke is a unique masculine archtype associated with the country's national identity. Aussie bloke has been portrayed in important works of art and associated with famous Australian man. See that bloke? He's French. His name is Napoleon. I wish him well in his retirement.