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Just curious, does the word "guy" only refer to male? Or does it also imply female as well?

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Rebecca

"Guys" can be used to address more than one person of all genders. It does also refer to just males, but it depends on the context! Ex: Guys, have you seen this video? It's so funny. => everyone Ex: I'm not a guy, so I wouldn't know what that's like. => male

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