Meaning & Definition of word "Guy"
Guy
/ɡaɪ/
noun:
- 1. A man or boy.
- Example: He's quite the guy; always ready to help others.
- 2. An informal term for a person, regardless of gender, but often used to refer to males.
- Example: Those guys over there are my friends from college.
- 3. A person of a specified kind, often used in a casual or colloquial manner.
- Example: She's dating a really nice guy.
verb:
- 1. To treat or regard as a guy; to act in a masculine way.
- Example: 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
Related Words
dude:
A man or person, often used informally among friends.
fellow:
A person in the same group, often used for men.
Slang Meanings of guy
Meaning: A laid-back or cool man.
● Example Sentence: He's such a chill guy, always relaxed.
Meaning: Used to refer to a man in an informal way.
● Example Sentence: Hey, guy, can you help me out?