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guy1

Pronunciation: /gʌɪ/

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Definition of guy

noun

  • 1 informal a man:he’s a nice guy
  • (guys) people of either sex:you guys want some coffee?
  • 2British a figure representing Guy Fawkes, burnt on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Night, and often displayed by children begging for money for fireworks.

verb

[with object]
  • make fun of; ridicule:she never stopped guying him about his weight

Origin:

early 19th century (in guy1 (sense 2 of the noun)): named after Guy Fawkes (see Gunpowder Plot)

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