guy

noun
UK: /ɡaɪ/
US: /ɡaɪ/

  1. A man or boy.

    1. He's a nice guy, always ready to help. [ ] [ ]
    2. That guy over there is my older brother from another mother. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person of either sex; often used informally to address a group.

    1. Hey guys, what's up? [ ] [ ]
    2. Listen up, guys; I need everyone's attention for a quick announcement regarding the new policy. [ ] [ ]

  3. An effigy of Guy Fawkes, traditionally burned on Bonfire Night.

    1. The children made a guy to put on the bonfire. [ ] [ ]
    2. Every year, villagers create a guy representing a historical figure for the bonfire festivities. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

chap fellow bloke person man
guy verb

  1. To ridicule or make fun of someone.

    1. Don't guy him about his haircut. [ ] [ ]
    2. The other children guyed him mercilessly because of his unusual shoes. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "guy" in English means: A man or boy., A person of either sex; often used informally to address a group., An effigy of Guy Fawkes, traditionally burned on Bonfire Night..

The phonetic transcription of "guy" is /ɡaɪ/ in British English and /ɡaɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "guy": chap, fellow, bloke, person, man.

Example usage of "guy": "He's a nice guy, always ready to help.". More examples on the page.