Absolute Gent of a Man

Devil08

This is a phrase I hear quite often. Do you use it? If so, what makes 'An absolute gent of a man'?

Some answer may include

1. A man who is charitable
2. A man who offers a smile and a firm handshake upon meeting them
3. A man who is good company around a feed of pints
4. A man who is gentle but yet manly

I find men only use this phrase and use it when describing someone famous or well known, even though they have never met the person in question.

Example: Did you hear Obama got re elected? Ah yea I'm delighted for him, an absolute gent of a man.

smcgiff

Yet, I'm guessing you've never heard is said by someone under 40.

It means someone that's sound, and by that I mean... someone that's a complete gent

magma69

"Absolute cúnt of a man" is one I find myself using more frequently.

keithclancy

Have heard English people using it.

The Irish Equivolent is usually "Hes a fookin legend"

Praetorian Saighdiuir

Either there is a total ignorance to creating polls or the op is a.multiple account holder. This must be the 3rd inane thread with a numerical option that iv seen in 24 hours.

And yes iv heard "absolute gent of a man" being used for normal folk i have met.

johndaman66

If a guy is fair and decent in his dealings and interactions with other people one might say he is a gentleman or a gent for short. Just another way of saying he is a sound guy or our as our friends across the pond might say something like hes a top bloke.

I really don't see anything that sinister about the expression to be fair. Its just a little way of paying a compliment to a guy who does a good turn or helps you out in some manner

Orim

When someone does me a favour is about the only time I'd use it.

Peppa Pig

He's usually dead