noun
gent
jehnt
noun
1
(informal) A man, especially one who is polite or well-mannered; short for gentleman.
"The old gent tipped his hat as he passed."
"There's a queue of gents waiting outside the barbershop."
How to Use Gent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual word for a man, often implying good manners.
When to use it
Informal — common in British English, especially in phrases like "gents' toilets".
Word Forms
more gent comparative, gents plural, most gent superlative
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Etymology
A shortened form of "gentleman".