noun
Meaning 1
plural of gent
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, plural
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
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Standard Lemma guide
gents
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Sound
Pronunciation
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UK: /ˈdʒɛnts/
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Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
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rhymes with -ɛnts
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CMU ARPABET: JH EH1 N T S Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
A men's room: a lavatory intended for use by men.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, euphemistic, informal
Examples
- Where is the gents? I need a slash.
Meaning relationships
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noun
Meaning 3
Alternative form of gents: a men's room, a lavatory intended for use by men.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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History
Etymology
A clipped form of gentlemen. As a room, via misspelling of gents', a clipped form of gentlemen's room.