fella

Everyday

1. (informal, slang) A man or a boy; a spelling of «fellow» that shows how people say it. tree →
2. (informal) A boyfriend: «her fella». tree →

In the lessons

Used in friendly, casual speech, especially in Ireland, Australia, the UK and the US. In stories it shows chatty, relaxed characters: «Good on ya, fella». It can also be used for a male animal: «that little fella». Phrases: young fella, little fella, old fella, her fella.

Examples

• Hey, fella, you dropped your hat! tree →
• That little fella is my puppy, Max. tree →
• The young fella next door helped carry our shopping. tree →
• My aunt is bringing her new fella to dinner. tree →
• Come on, fellas, the game is starting! tree →
• The old fella at the shop always gives us a sweet. tree →

Note

Plural: fellas. Also spelt «feller». The standard word is «fellow». It is friendly and informal, not rude, but not for written school work.