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gents - What does it mean?

Definition of 'gents'

English

Etymology 1

From a shortening of gents' , plural possesive of , + room

Noun

(gents)
  • (colloquial) toilets intended for use by men.
    • Where is the gents ?
    There are public gents all over town.
    Coordinate terms
    * (toilets for men) ladies

    Etymology 2

    See gent

    Noun

    (head)
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    Similar to 'gents'

    gonads, gemots, giants, gnats, genets, gentes, gamuts, gundis