guying

Meanings

• Verb

  Acting in a teasing or playfully annoying way, especially to someone smaller or weaker.

  - "He was guying his little brother about his new haircut."
  - "Don't let him guy you into buying that expensive gadget."

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Variants

List of all variants of guying that leads to same result
guy , guyed , guying , guys

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Etymology

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Originally comes from the Middle English word 'gynen,' meaning 'to deal, handle, or manage.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'guying' is often used in a friendly and light-hearted context, but it can also be used in a negative way to belittle or mock someone.

2. In some cases, guying can be a form of flirting or courtship, especially when used between friends or romantic partners.

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Related Concepts

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1. Teasing: Guying is a form of teasing, which can be used to build relationships and strengthen bonds between people.

2. Bullying: It's important to note that guying should not be confused with bullying, which involves intentionally harming or intimidating someone.

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Culture

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In literature, 'guying' is often used in a light-hearted and playful context. For example, in Mark Twain's 'Tom Sawyer,' Tom and Huck 'guy' each other during their adventures.

How to Memorize "guying"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone playfully teasing or making fun of someone else.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'guying' with the idea of playful teasing or banter.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'guys in play' to help remember the meaning of 'guying'.

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