Guy

Quick meaning: Guy is a noun meaning (UK, Ireland) An effigy of a man burned on a bonfire on the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot (5th November).

Meaning

(UK, Ireland) An effigy of a man burned on a bonfire on the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot (5th November).

More Meanings

1. (colloquial) A man or boy; a fellow.
2. (especially in the plural, sometimes controversial) A person (see usage notes).
3. (colloquial) Anything seen to have character and personality, such as an animal or a toy.
4. (informal, term of address) dude, Buster, Mack, fella, bud, man.
5. (colloquial) Thing, item (term that can be used to refer to any entity)
6. (intransitive) To exhibit an effigy of Guy Fawkes around the 5th November.
7. (dated) A person of eccentric appearance or dress; a "fright".

Example Sentences

“You don't say so? I thought he was some guy from Pennsylvania.”

“But shan’t I look a guy?” “Not a bit of it. Jist the very kick!”

"Hi, guys. Did you have a fun time at school?" said Katherine. "Yeah we did," said Stacy.

Why are you so ashamed that her child saw you looking a guy, sprawled on the floor, spilling cakes?

Word Forms

• guys
• guying
• guyed

Synonyms for guy

Depending on context, synonyms include dude, fella, homey, bro, bloke, chap.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include blackguard, hombre, ridicule, cat, rib, assassin.

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