Meaning
A fellow, a man; especially an ordinary man, a man on the street.
Etymology
Origin: Hindi
Origin unknown; the following borrowings have been hypothesized: * From a modern Celtic language, such as Irish bloc (“block”) or Scottish Gaelic ploc (“large, stubborn person”, literally “block of wood”), themselves borrowings from English block * From Hindustani لوک (lok) / लोक (lok, “people, folk”) or Shelta loke (“man”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles: