Definition of GENTS

gents

Noun

  • informal abbreviation of `gentleman'
  • a boy or man
  • port city in northwestern Belgium and industrial center; famous for cloth industry
  • plural of gent
  • A men's room: a lavatory intended for use by men.

Adj

  • Men's: intended for use by men.

Examples

  • Where is the gents? I need a slash.

Origin / Etymology

A clipped form of gentlemen. As a room, via misspelling of gents', a clipped form of gentlemen's room.

Synonyms

blighter, bloke, chap, cuss, fella, feller, fellow, Gand, gent, Gent, Ghent, lad, bathroom, gents', men's

Scrabble Score: 6

gents: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
gents: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gents: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

gents: valid Words With Friends Word