fella
Translation
fellow, chap, bloke
Examples
He's a really nice fella.
He's a really nice chap.
Who is that fella talking to Mary?
Who is that chap talking to Mary?
Grammar Patterns
((a/that/this)) ~ a man or boy He's a good fella.
Similar Words
Synonyms: guy, dude, chap, bloke
Etymology
A colloquial reduction of the word 'fellow'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a faster, more informal way to say 'fellow'. It's very common in casual speech.