Gent

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Friendly AddressPlay
Use 'gent' as a casual greeting or acknowledgment among friends or acquaintances. SlideCould you pass the salt, gent?
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British usagePlay
Primarily used in Britain, 'gent' may not be understood as easily in other English-speaking countries. SlideOver in Britain, you'll hear 'Hello, gent!' quite often.