Meaning & Definition
noun
A man or boy.
He's quite the guy; always ready to help others.
An informal term for a person, regardless of gender, but often used to refer to males.
Those guys over there are my friends from college.
A person of a specified kind, often used in a casual or colloquial manner.
She's dating a really nice guy.
verb
To treat or regard as a guy; to act in a masculine way.
He really guied the situation well during the meeting.
Etymology
Originally from the name Guy, popularized after Guy Fawkes.
Common Phrases and Expressions
good guy:
a kind or upright man
bad guy:
an antagonist or villain
this guy:
referring to a specific person, often casually
Slang Meanings
A laid-back or cool man.
He's such a chill guy, always relaxed.
Used to refer to a man in an informal way.
Hey, guy, can you help me out?