Guy
/ɡaɪ/
Definitions
2 meaningsA man or boy; a male person.
/ɡaɪ/
A man or boy.
That guy is really good at video games.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're pointing someone out to a friend. 'Hey, who's that *guy* over there?'. It's just a simple way to say 'man' or 'person'.
👶 For kids: A guy is a boy or a man.
More Examples
I saw a guy walking his dog in the park.
He's a nice guy.
How It's Used
"That guy over there is really funny."
"He's a good guy to have on your team."
A person, often used in a group to address any gender.
/ɡaɪ/
A person (used for any gender).
Hey guys, what are we doing tonight?
💡 Simply: Imagine you're talking to a group of friends. You can call everyone '*guys*' even if there are girls and boys there. It's like saying 'everyone'.
👶 For kids: Guys can mean boys, girls, and grown-ups too!
More Examples
Okay guys, let's start the meeting.
Thanks for coming, guys.
How It's Used
"Hey guys, let's go out for dinner."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
good guy
A kind, helpful, and morally good person.
"He's a good guy, always willing to help."
nice guy
A friendly and pleasant person.
"He seems like a nice guy to have as a neighbor."
Originates from the name Guy Fawkes, a participant in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 in England, historically referring to an effigy of him burned on Bonfire Night. Over time, it evolved to refer to a man or a person, and then to any person.
Originally derived from 'Guy Fawkes', it became a generic term for 'man' in the 19th century and beyond.
Memory tip
Think of your male friend – he's a 'guy'.