Fellow Definition

fellow
noun
  1. a boy or man; "that chap is your host"; "there's a fellow at the door"; "he's a likable cuss"; "he's a good bloke"
  2. a friend who is frequently in the company of another; "drinking companions"; "comrades in arms"
  3. a person who is member of one's class or profession; "the surgeon consulted his colleagues"; "he sent e-mail to his fellow hackers"
  4. one of a pair; "he lost the mate to his shoe"; "one eye was blue but its fellow was brown"
  5. a member of a learned society; "he was elected a fellow of the American Physiological Association"
  6. an informal form of address for a man; "Say, fellow, what are you doing?"; "Hey buster, what's up?"
  7. a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman; "if I'd known he was her boyfriend I wouldn't have asked"

"Fellow" in song lyrics

See how fellow is used in real songs:

  • "I write this as a patriotic fellow"
    Alexipharmic — Colossus
  • "What and unusual fellow, what and unusual fellow"
    Asheru & Blue Black (Unspoken Heard) — Theme Music
  • "What an unusual fellow, what and unusual fellow"
    Asheru & Blue Black (Unspoken Heard) — Theme Music

Usage tips for "fellow"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "fellow" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for fellow to find words that pair well.

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