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Gent Definition & Meaning

gent
noun
  1. informal abbreviation of `gentleman'
  2. 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"
  3. port city in northwestern Belgium and industrial center; famous for cloth industry

"Gent" in song lyrics

See how gent is used in real songs:

  • "Yo it must be the work of the wicked gent"
    9th Prince f/ RZA — Burn Bridges
  • "And a quarter ki'll turn a G into a gent"
    ASAP Rocky f/ Seth Narley — Grown Up
  • "And before he went, this fine old gent"
    Kurtis Blow — Christmas Rappin'

Usage tips for "gent"

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Frequently asked questions

What does gent mean?
informal abbreviation of `gentleman' 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" port city in northwestern Belgium and industrial center; famous for cloth industry
What part of speech is gent?
Gent is a noun.
How many definitions does gent have?
Gent has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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