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guy

Meaning in simple English

US /ɡaɪ/

guy means: A man or boy.

noun

MAN OR BOYA2

A man or boy.

  • He is a nice guy.
  • I met two guys from Canada.
  • Who was the guy at the door?

Similar words: man, fellow, bloke

Common phrases: nice guy, young guy, some guy

CREATURE OR TOYB2

An animal, toy, or other thing spoken about as if it were a person.

  • Look at this little guy!
  • The injured puppy was a brave little guy.
  • These toy robots are funny little guys.

Similar words: little fellow

Common phrases: little guy, poor guy, cute guy

ADDRESS A MANB2

Used when speaking directly to a man or boy, especially someone whose name you do not know.

  • Hey, guy, you dropped your wallet.
  • Listen, guy, we are closing now.
  • Thanks, guy, I appreciate your help.

Similar words: buddy, man, mate

Common phrases: hey guy, listen guy, thanks guy

SUPPORT ROPEC2

A rope or wire fixed to the ground to keep a tent, pole, or tall structure steady.

  • Tighten the guy before the wind rises.
  • The mast was supported by four guys.
  • One guy had come loose from its peg.

Similar words: guy rope, guy wire

Common phrases: guy rope, guy wire, tighten a guy

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