Guy
noun
A term used for a man or boy.
He is a nice guy.
Often appears as...
- nice guy
- good guy
noun
Used to refer to people in a general and non-specific way.
You guys ready for the trip?
Often appears as...
- hey guys
- you guys
Usage tips
Informal
noun
An effigy of Guy Fawkes traditionally burnt on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Night.
The kids created a guy for bonfire night.
Often appears as...
- burn the guy
- guy fawkes night
verb
To ridicule or give another person a hard time, sometimes in a friendly way.
We were just guy-ing him about his new haircut.
Often appears as...
- guy him
- guy-ing around
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A term used for a man or boy.
He is a nice guy.
Often appears as...
- nice guy
- good guy
noun
Used to refer to people in a general and non-specific way.
You guys ready for the trip?
Often appears as...
- hey guys
- you guys
Usage tips
Informal
noun
An effigy of Guy Fawkes traditionally burnt on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Night.
The kids created a guy for bonfire night.
Often appears as...
- burn the guy
- guy fawkes night
verb
To ridicule or give another person a hard time, sometimes in a friendly way.
We were just guy-ing him about his new haircut.
Often appears as...
- guy him
- guy-ing around
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific
The word 'guy' often refers specifically to males, less frequently used for females.
When the host said, 'This guy is our champion!' he meant a male winner.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Address
'Guy' is casual and friendly, suitable for relaxed or informal situations, not formal ones.
At the reunion, he greeted his old classmate with 'Hey guy, long time no see!'
Pro Tip 3/3Positive to Negative
'Guy' can be combined with adjectives to quickly indicate positive or negative feelings.
She mentioned, 'He's really a stand-up guy,' showing her admiration.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific
The word 'guy' often refers specifically to males, less frequently used for females.
When the host said, 'This guy is our champion!' he meant a male winner.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Address
'Guy' is casual and friendly, suitable for relaxed or informal situations, not formal ones.
At the reunion, he greeted his old classmate with 'Hey guy, long time no see!'
Pro Tip 3/3Positive to Negative
'Guy' can be combined with adjectives to quickly indicate positive or negative feelings.
She mentioned, 'He's really a stand-up guy,' showing her admiration.
Pro Tip 1/3Gender Specific
The word 'guy' often refers specifically to males, less frequently used for females.
When the host said, 'This guy is our champion!' he meant a male winner.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Address
'Guy' is casual and friendly, suitable for relaxed or informal situations, not formal ones.
At the reunion, he greeted his old classmate with 'Hey guy, long time no see!'
Pro Tip 3/3Positive to Negative
'Guy' can be combined with adjectives to quickly indicate positive or negative feelings.
She mentioned, 'He's really a stand-up guy,' showing her admiration.
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What game theory teaches...
just like I said we make decisions all the time that aren't always in our interests like bringing an injured bad guy in putting them in our hospitals not our interests but what that does it makes us predictable and it makes our allies trust us because they know what we stand for and they will either stand with us or they'll stand against us and
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The Infinite Hotel...
he has less room than the guy in room 1. Square root rooms, like room radical 2, and room pi, where the guests expect free dessert. What self-respecting night manager would ever want to work there even for an infinite salary? But over at Hilbert's Infinite Hotel, where there's never any vacancy and always room for more,
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Handraising Twin Tiger...
There is an awful lot of pressure, you know. First and foremost, you know, there's pressure because these guys are so important to not only us here at the zoo, but also to the breeding programme. Potentially, a lot of eyes around the world that are watching what we're doing and making sure we do a good job.
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The wacky history of...
is said to have come up with the first compound microscope, along with the first telescope. Both claims are often disputed, as apparently he wasn't the only bored guy with a ton of glass lenses to play with at the time. Despite this, the microscope soon became a hot item
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ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
heard them shout and they said killer whales get the whales and and we knew we were with a group so the only way we were ever going to be able to keep up with these guys is if we could get a satellite tag onto one of the members of the family group
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Cubs Meet Adult Tiger...
Tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way. These guys are very inquisitive, so their facial expression with their ears is exactly that. Now he's being a bit submissive for the fact
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How Do Cartels Get Their...
CARTEL MARIANA VAN Here's where things get interesting. Remember when I said that you never ask what cartel someone belongs to? I didn't. This guy just decided to tell me that he works for one
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How to control someone...
Thank you guys for being such a good sport. This is what's happening all across the world -- electrophysiology! We're going to bring on the neuro-revolution. Thank you.
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Gorilla shows Steve...
until you get a good look at this guy. This is the silverback, the dominant male, And I have to say there are very few more impressive animals in the whole world.
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Saving an Elephant from...
He needs to sedate the elephant, so that the snare can be safely removed. Guys, we are ready. We go help the elephant.
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What game theory teaches...
just like I said we make decisions all the time that aren't always in our interests like bringing an injured bad guy in putting them in our hospitals not our interests but what that does it makes us predictable and it makes our allies trust us because they know what we stand for and they will either stand with us or they'll stand against us and
Video examples
The Infinite Hotel...
he has less room than the guy in room 1. Square root rooms, like room radical 2, and room pi, where the guests expect free dessert. What self-respecting night manager would ever want to work there even for an infinite salary? But over at Hilbert's Infinite Hotel, where there's never any vacancy and always room for more,
Video examples
Handraising Twin Tiger...
There is an awful lot of pressure, you know. First and foremost, you know, there's pressure because these guys are so important to not only us here at the zoo, but also to the breeding programme. Potentially, a lot of eyes around the world that are watching what we're doing and making sure we do a good job.
Video examples
The wacky history of...
is said to have come up with the first compound microscope, along with the first telescope. Both claims are often disputed, as apparently he wasn't the only bored guy with a ton of glass lenses to play with at the time. Despite this, the microscope soon became a hot item
Video examples
ONE HOUR Of Amazing...
heard them shout and they said killer whales get the whales and and we knew we were with a group so the only way we were ever going to be able to keep up with these guys is if we could get a satellite tag onto one of the members of the family group
Video examples
Cubs Meet Adult Tiger...
Tigers are one of the few cats in the world to communicate in this way. These guys are very inquisitive, so their facial expression with their ears is exactly that. Now he's being a bit submissive for the fact
Video examples
How Do Cartels Get Their...
CARTEL MARIANA VAN Here's where things get interesting. Remember when I said that you never ask what cartel someone belongs to? I didn't. This guy just decided to tell me that he works for one
Video examples
How to control someone...
Thank you guys for being such a good sport. This is what's happening all across the world -- electrophysiology! We're going to bring on the neuro-revolution. Thank you.
Video examples
Gorilla shows Steve...
until you get a good look at this guy. This is the silverback, the dominant male, And I have to say there are very few more impressive animals in the whole world.
Video examples
Saving an Elephant from...
He needs to sedate the elephant, so that the snare can be safely removed. Guys, we are ready. We go help the elephant.
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Quote examples
David Bowie
English Musician
I never thought I would be such a family-oriented guy; I didn't think that was part of my makeup. But somebody said that as you get older, you become the person you always should have been, and I feel that's happening to me.
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Henny Youngman
American Comedian
I played a lot of tough clubs in my time. Once a guy in one of those clubs wanted to bet me $10 that I was dead. I was afraid to bet.
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Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
American Boxer
There's ups and downs with boxing, layoffs are part of the sport and they can either help or hurt a guy.
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Yogi Berra
American Baseball Player
If you get a guy that can play a couple positions, it helps you out a real lot.
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Alicia Keys
American Musician
My mom always said, 'Don't date a guy who thinks he's prettier than you.
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Gerry Cooney
American Athlete
I have a great life. I'm the happiest guy in the world.
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Genzebe Dibaba
Ethiopian Athlete
I train mainly with guys, and they help to push me.
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Hannah Teter
American Athlete
Putin is very - not the smartest guy in the world.
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Gary Clark, Jr.
American Musician
You could say I'm a laid-back kind of guy.
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Frank Mir
American Mixed Martial Artist
I've been a pretty big guy my whole life.
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David Bowie
English Musician
I never thought I would be such a family-oriented guy; I didn't think that was part of my makeup. But somebody said that as you get older, you become the person you always should have been, and I feel that's happening to me.
Quote examples
Henny Youngman
American Comedian
I played a lot of tough clubs in my time. Once a guy in one of those clubs wanted to bet me $10 that I was dead. I was afraid to bet.
Quote examples
Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
American Boxer
There's ups and downs with boxing, layoffs are part of the sport and they can either help or hurt a guy.
Quote examples
Yogi Berra
American Baseball Player
If you get a guy that can play a couple positions, it helps you out a real lot.
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Alicia Keys
American Musician
My mom always said, 'Don't date a guy who thinks he's prettier than you.
Quote examples
Gerry Cooney
American Athlete
I have a great life. I'm the happiest guy in the world.
Quote examples
Genzebe Dibaba
Ethiopian Athlete
I train mainly with guys, and they help to push me.
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Hannah Teter
American Athlete
Putin is very - not the smartest guy in the world.
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Gary Clark, Jr.
American Musician
You could say I'm a laid-back kind of guy.
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Frank Mir
American Mixed Martial Artist
I've been a pretty big guy my whole life.
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