Definition of guy - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
- He's a nice guy to hang out with.
2.
- Hey guys, let's meet at the park.
3.
celebrationUK effigy of a historical figure burned on Bonfire NightUK
- The children made a guy for the bonfire.
4.
maritimeTECH. support rope or cable in nautical useTECH.
- The mast was secured with a guy.
Verb
1.
humormake fun of someone humorously
- They love to guy him about his accent.
2.
supportTECH. US equip with a support cableTECH. US
- They guyed the tent to withstand the wind.
Expressions with guy
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person blamed for others' mistakes or crimes
He became the fall guy for the company's failures.
person who makes conceited or insolent comments
He's such a wise guy, always making snide remarks.
trusted person for specific tasks or problems
Whenever there's a tech issue, he's the go-to guy.
person who is at a disadvantage
Everyone cheered for the little guy in the competition.
to a reasonable degree like an average person
I enjoy a good movie as the next guy.
avoid being annoying or rude
Please, don't be that guy who talks during the movie.
man who is very kind and helpful
Everyone likes him because he is mister nice guy.
man known for honesty, integrity, and reliability
Everyone knows he's a stand-up guy.
villain in a story or film
The bad guy was finally defeated by the hero.
male person who is physically large
The big guy at the gym can lift a lot.
person who is kind and morally upright
Everyone considers him a good guy because of his generous actions..
male friend with no romantic involvement
She went to the movies with her guy friend.
genuinely pleasant and kind man
Everyone likes Tom because he's a nice guy.
person managing audio equipment at events
The concert hired a sound guy for the event.
behave aggressively to impress others
She acts like a tough guy to gain respect.
person who installs or repairs cable TV
The cable guy fixed our TV signal.
man who prioritizes family over other things
John is a real family guy, always home for dinner.
person who seems dishonest or suspicious
Everyone thought he was a fishy guy after the incident.
man who is friendly and approachable
John is the guy next door who helps everyone.
time spent with male friends
Every Friday is guy time with his buddies.
very few people, almost nobody present
Only one guy and his dog showed up to the meeting.
person who delivers pizza to customers
The pizza guy arrived in 30 minutes.
ordinary person without special status
He's just a regular guy who enjoys simple things.
man who is well-known or stands out
Everyone knows him; he's that guy who always helps others.
Origin of guy
French, guy (guide)
Terms with guy included in their meaning
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person
slang term for a man or guy
wrestling
headlining wrestler regarded as a bad guy
acr: Family Guy
animated TV show about a funny family
abr: Lefty One-Out Guy
baseball pitcher who faces only one left-handed batter
acr: the former guy
nickname for a previous president
asking money
requesting money for a Guy Fawkes effigy
tradition
the tradition of collecting money for Guy Fawkes Night
construction
supported or stabilized with a guy wire
Examples of guy in a sentence
I met a guy who loves hiking. That guy over there is really talented. Some guys were playing soccer in the field. They dressed the guy in old clothes for the event. Each neighborhood competed to create the best guy. The crew tightened the guy before raising the sail.
A frayed guy was replaced at the dock. She would often guy her brother during family dinners. The comedian likes to guy celebrities in his shows. They guyed the antenna to keep it stable. The workers guyed the pole to ensure it wouldn't fall.
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- French:gars, taquiner, ...
- German:Kerl, aufziehen, ...
- Italian:tipo, prendere in giro, ...
- Spanish:tipo, burlarse, ...
- Portuguese:tipo, brincar, ...
- Chinese:小伙子, 取笑, ...
- Japanese:やつ, からかう, ...
- Arabic:شاب, دَاعَب, ...
- Hebrew:בָּחוּר, לִצְחוֹק עַל, ...
- Russian:парень, подшучивать, ...
- Ukrainian:хлопець, жартувати, ...
- Hindi:लड़का, मजाक उड़ाना, ...
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