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English word origin

Etymology of fella

From fellow.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

Pronunciation spelling of fellow. · Used as a general intensifier; a pfella. · An Internet troll engaged in information warfare against Russia, especially with regard to the Russo-Ukrainian war.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From fellow.

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