guy

[ɡaɪ]

guy Definition

• 1. a man
• 2. a person of either sex
• 3. a figure representing Guy Fawkes, burned on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Night

Using guy: Examples

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

• Example

  He's a nice guy.

• Example

  She's one of the guys.

• Example

  Hey, you guys!

• Example

  They burned a guy on the bonfire.

guy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for guy

• man
• fellow
• dude
• chap
• bloke

Idioms Using guy

• give a guy a break

  to be lenient or forgiving towards someone

  Example

  Come on, give the guy a break. He's been working hard all week.

• the guy next door

  an ordinary or typical person, often used to refer to someone who lives nearby

  Example

  He's just the guy next door, nothing special about him.

• be a straight shooter (or talker) / be a stand-up guy

  to be honest and trustworthy

  Example

  I can always count on him to be a straight shooter and tell me the truth.

Phrases with guy

• bad guy

  a villain or antagonist in a story or situation

  Example

  The bad guy in the movie was finally defeated by the hero.

• nice guy

  a man who is kind and considerate towards others, often used ironically to describe someone who is not successful in romantic relationships

  Example

  He's a nice guy, but he always finishes last.

• fall guy

  a person who is blamed or punished for the wrongdoings or mistakes of others

  Example

  He was just a fall guy for the real criminals.

Origins of guy

originally used as a term for an effigy of Guy Fawkes, from the name 'Guy'

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Summary: guy in Brief

The word 'guy' [ɡaɪ] refers to a man or a person of either sex. It can also refer to an effigy of Guy Fawkes burned on Guy Fawkes Night. The term is used in phrases like 'nice guy' and idioms like 'give a guy a break,' meaning to be lenient or forgiving towards someone. 'Guy' can also be used to describe a typical person, as in 'the guy next door.'