fella

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈfelə/
• American English: FEL-uh

Origin

A colloquial alteration of "fellow," dating back to the early 19th century.

Meanings

1. (informal) A man or boy; a guy.
2. (informal) A friend, companion, or associate.

Example Sentences

1. "That fella over there is my neighbor."
2. "Hey, fella! How's it going?"
3. "He's a nice fella once you get to know him."

Related Words

• Fellow (noun): The more formal version of "fella"
• Guy (noun): A similar informal term for a man
• Dude (noun): Another colloquial term for a man

Synonyms

• Guy
• Chap
• Bloke
• Lad
• Buddy

Memorization Trick

Think of "fella" as a friendly version of "fellow." Imagine a group of friends saying, "Hey, fellas!" to greet each other casually.