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fella

/fɛ.lə/

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noun

(chiefly South US) used to address a male

Examples :

"Am I right, fellas?"

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A colleague or partner.

Examples :

""My fella in the accounting department, Mark, helped me reconcile the budget." "

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A companion; a comrade.

Examples :

"After a tough day of hiking, Marcus was glad to share a campfire with his fella, David. "

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A man without good breeding or worth; an ignoble or mean man.

Examples :

""After cheating on the exam and bragging about it, everyone saw him as a low-down fella." "

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An equal in power, rank, character, etc.

Examples :

"Even though they come from different backgrounds, the two team leaders are clearly fellas, respecting each other's abilities and sharing the responsibility equally. "

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One of a pair, or of two things used together or suited to each other; a mate.

Examples :

""This sock is missing its fella; I can't find the other one anywhere." "

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A person with common characteristics, being of the same kind, or in the same group.

Examples :

"Roger and his fellow workers are to go on strike."

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A male person; a man.

Examples :

""That fella over there is my brother." "

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A person; an individual, male or female.

Examples :

""That fella over there helped me carry my groceries; what a kind person!" "

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A rank or title in the professional world, usually given as "Fellow".

Examples :

"Dr. Ramirez was awarded a fella at the research institute, recognizing her significant contributions to the field. "

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(Aboriginal English) Used as a general intensifier

Examples :

"That fella's got a really good attitude at school. "

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A person who was a fellow attendee at one's school.

Examples :

""I ran into John, a fella from high school, at the grocery store yesterday." "

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