guy

Meanings

• Noun

  A man, boy, or eff effigy. Informal and often used to refer to a man.

  - "The guy at the bar bought me a drink."
  - "I saw a guy riding a unicycle in the park."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡaɪ/
   
   
   
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2. /ɡaɪ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

bird , broad , chick , dame , gal , girl , jane , woman

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Synonyms

bloke , brother , chap , cove , fellow , geezer , bro , dude , fella , homey

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with guy
tie , sky , spy , lie , die , buy

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Guy (fr) : Mister
   

2. Guy (en) : A type of cart or vehicle for carrying goods
   

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Variants

List of all variants of guy that leads to same result
guy , guyline , guys , guyed , guying , Guy Fawkes Day , Guy Fawkes Days , bad guy , bad guys , fall guy , fall guys , little guy , little guys , wise guy , wise guys , wiseguy , wiseguys , good guy

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

guys, guyed, guyish

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'gewi' meaning 'companion' or 'guide'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'guy' was first used in English literature in the 14th century.

2. In some parts of the world, 'guy' is used as a term of endearment for a close friend.

3. The term 'Guy Fawkes Night' or 'Bonfire Night' is celebrated in the UK and other countries in memory of the failed Gunpowder Plot of 1605.

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Related Concepts

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1. Man: A male human being.

2. Boy: A young male child.

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Culture

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In literature, 'guy' is often used as a casual and familiar way to refer to a man. In art, 'guy' has been depicted in various forms, from effigies to sculptures. In music, 'guy' is a common term used in songs to refer to a romantic interest or a friend.

How to Memorize "guy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a man or a boy. Try to remember the definition and synonyms.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'guy' with a man or a boy you know.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Guy is a Man You Identify' to remember the definition.

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