Bache

/bætʃ/ noun

Definition

British and Australian slang for a bachelor; an unmarried man living alone, especially one who manages his own household.

Etymology

Shortened form of 'bachelor' used in British and Australian English; emerged as casual slang in the 19th century.

Kelly Says

This word shows how different English-speaking countries use different slang—'bache' is common in Australia and Britain but almost unknown in America, where they'd say 'bachelor' or 'single guy.'

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