Definitions
- Referring to a group of people, regardless of gender. - Addressing a group of friends or acquaintances in a casual setting. - Used as a general term for people, especially in American English.
- Referring to a group of people who are united by a common purpose or goal. - Describing a group of friends or associates who regularly hang out together. - Used to describe a group of people who are gathered together for a specific reason.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a group of people.
- 2Both can be used to describe a group of friends or acquaintances.
- 3Both are informal terms used in casual settings.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Posse implies a common purpose or goal, while guys does not necessarily have a specific purpose.
- 2Size: Posse typically refers to a smaller group of people than guys.
- 3Connotation: Posse has a slightly more exclusive and tight-knit connotation than guys, which is more general and inclusive.
- 4Usage: Guys is more commonly used in American English, while posse is more commonly used in African American Vernacular English (AAVE).
Remember this!
Guys and posse are both informal terms used to describe a group of people. However, posse implies a common purpose or goal, while guys is a more general term that does not necessarily have a specific purpose. Additionally, posse has a slightly more exclusive connotation than guys, and is more commonly used in AAVE.
