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gents vs gentlemen

Both 'gents' and 'gentlemen' are correct terms to refer to a group of men, but 'gentlemen' is more formal and traditional. 'Gents' is a more casual and informal abbreviation of 'gentlemen'. The choice between the two depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 4464 views

gents

The term 'gents' is a casual and informal abbreviation of 'gentlemen'. It is commonly used in informal settings.

Use 'gents' in casual or informal situations when referring to a group of men. It is a shortened form of 'gentlemen'.

Examples:

Hey gents, let's grab a drink after work.
The gents at the bar were having a good time.
The gents in the room all stood up when she entered.
He addressed the gents in the room before starting the meeting.
The gents were all dressed in suits for the event.

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Like Brad says, stay frosty, gents.
Sorry, gents, we're fresh out.
Because Cecilie can't go into the gents'.
I thought this was the gents.
All right, gents, let's mount up.
All right, gents, keep your heads on a swivel.
But I'll be seeing you gents real soon.
And some cigars for the gents.
OK, gents, body cameras on.
I'll get you an escort, gents.
All right, gents, ante up.
All I right, gents, we got 30 mikes.
And get those gents whatever they're drinking.
And one last item for you gents.
Time you were getting home, gents.
Be with you in one sec, gents.
Tight as a drum, gents.
A penny for you thoughts, gents.
I'll see you gents around the firehouse.
As a result gents, natural skin care is recommended.

Alternatives:

guys
men
fellas
dudes
chaps

gentlemen

The term 'gentlemen' is a formal and traditional way to refer to a group of men. It is more commonly used in formal settings.

Use 'gentlemen' in formal or traditional settings when referring to a group of men. It is a polite and respectful term.

Examples:

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the event.
The gentlemen at the gala were all dressed in tuxedos.
He addressed the gentlemen in the boardroom before presenting his proposal.
The gentlemen in the room all nodded in agreement.
The gentlemen escorted the ladies to their seats.

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These gentlemen have insulted each other.
Those FBI gentlemen are still outside.
Three gentlemen meet in a timeless space.
The usual gentlemen interested in my movements.
I meant gentlemen wearing hats indoors.
Trust you gentlemen worked things out.
There's another crowd of gentlemen outside.
True gentlemen pay their gambling debts promptly.
Show these gentlemen out, Childermass.
Most of these guys are gentlemen.
Time for a demonstration in basic physics, gentlemen.
Backchannel grumbling is unacceptable, gentlemen.
Apologies gentlemen, no wish to offend.
Your services are no longer required, gentlemen.
Particularly you gentlemen in the Tokyo office.
Ladies, gentlemen, boys and girls...
But those gentlemen concerning the Dutch beets...
I need your cooperation, gentlemen.
Mr Lockwood's expecting you, gentlemen.
Dearest give the gentlemen something for coffee.

Alternatives:

men
males
sirs
lords
squires

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