A bloke is a slang term for a common man in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. The words origin is unknown, and though many theories exist regarding its etymology, none are considered conclusive. In Australia, a bloke is a unique masculine archetype associated with the countrys national identity. The "Aussie bloke" has been portrayed in important works of art and associated with famous Australian men. "Hes a good bloke" literally means "hes a good man". The term is informal and is not used in formal settings.