What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fella
Example
Hey fella, how's it going? [fella: noun]
Example
I met this fella at the bar last night. [fella: noun]
Example
Some fella came up to me and asked for directions. [fella: pronoun]
guy
Example
Hey guy, what's up? [guy: noun]
Example
I'm meeting up with some guys from work later. [guys: noun]
Example
That guy over there looks familiar. [guy: pronoun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Guy is more commonly used than fella in everyday language, especially in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between fella and guy?
While both fella and guy are informal and casual in tone, guy is slightly more formal and versatile, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
