guys

[gaɪz]

guys Definition

• 1. used to address a group of people of either sex
• 2. refers to a group of people, usually male

Using guys: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "guys" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Hey guys, what's up?

• Example

  The guys are coming over for a game night.

• Example

  We need a few more guys to help us move this couch.

• Example

  The tech guys at the company are really knowledgeable.

guys Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for guys

• people
• folks
• gang
• crew
• posse

Phrases with guys

• the good guys

  people who are morally right or just

  Example

  In the movie, the good guys always win in the end.

• the bad guys

  people who are morally wrong or unjust

  Example

  The bad guys in the story were finally brought to justice.

• a guy thing

  something that is typically enjoyed or done by men

  Example

  Watching sports is often considered a guy thing.

Origins of guys

from Middle English 'guy', meaning 'guide or leader'

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Summary: guys in Brief

The term 'guys' [gaɪz] is used to address a group of people of either sex, but it usually refers to a group of people, usually male. It can be used in various contexts, from casual conversations to professional settings, as in 'The tech guys at the company are really knowledgeable.' 'Guys' also appears in phrases like 'the good guys' and 'a guy thing,' which refer to morally right people and activities typically enjoyed by men, respectively.