bloke

(person) by FlameBoy Fri Jul 14 2000 at 13:02:35

This word is commonly used in everyday English and simply refers to any adult male human.

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(person) by simonc Sat Jan 27 2001 at 3:40:42
According to the definitive Australian Macquarie Dictionary, the origin of the word is from Irish tinker's jargon for fellow. The word is much loved by the Australian people, where it's usage is usually reserved for the expression "good bloke", meaning an honest and reasonable fellow. One never hears of a "bad bloke" (Aussies would call that fellow a mean bastard).

PS, a "tinker" is a mender of pots and pans

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