GENT Meaning of GENT in English n. colloq. (often joc.) 1. a gentleman. 2 (in pl.) (in shop titles) men (gents' outfitters). 3 (the Gents) Brit. colloq. a men's public lavatory. Etymology: abbr. of GENTLEMAN Oxford English vocab. Оксфордский английский словарь. 2012