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feller

feller

18 8.2
An informal word for a man or boy
  • noun
  • /ˈfɛlər/
  • Informal
translation icon : tipo
  • I knew a feller who went by that name when I was a pup.
  • little feller
  • young feller
  • good feller

Examples

  • You want that old feller more than you want me!

  • That's the kind Of feller he is.

  • Here it is this little fellow here, I believe.

  • Because it brings the feller who owns it good luck!

    Fiction book (2001)
  • And so Napoleon there happened to be a lucky fellow as well.

  • Hey there friends and fellow makers, welcome to my shop.

  • And he said, you mean that tall fellow with the big laugh?

  • Cute little feller, isn't he?

  • Hey there, feller.

  • Hey there, feller, would you like to join us for dinner?

Synonyms

guy
vsfeller
  • Informal
1.0

An informal word for a man or boy

is slightly more familiar and conversational than the general label
fella
vsfeller
  • Informal
377 8.1

A man or boy used in informal speech

is identical in meaning but differs only in form or style
fellow
vsfeller
  • Informal
333 1.4

A man or boy you speak to in a friendly way

is used more as a general reference rather than direct address
bloke
vsfeller
  • UK
106 8.2

A man, especially in informal British English

is used for both men and boys beyond British informal use
chap
vsfeller
  • UK
83 5.6

A friendly man or boy often used in Britain

is informal and used generally, not marked as British usage
chappie
vsfeller
  • UK
1 8.8

A friendly informal word for a man or boy in Britain

is informal without the specific British usage label
blighter
vsfeller
  • Offensive
1 9.3

A man or boy people talk about in a slightly annoyed but friendly way

is neutral and lacks the mildly disparaging or amused tone

How Informal

feller
  • Informal
18 8.2
guy
  • Informal
1.0
chap
  • UK
83 5.6
fellow
  • Informal
333 1.4
man
1.0
gentleman
1.4

Surface Forms

feller singular
fellers plural

Etymology

Feller is an informal, friendly form of fellow meaning 'man' or 'boy'. It comes from a relaxed way of saying fellow, so feller sounds casual and everyday.