Meaning
A man, used in a friendly or relaxed way.
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Word origin
From the name Guy Fawkes, whose models were burned on bonfires, so guy first meant a strange figure, then any man.
- Origin
- English
- Root
- Guy Fawkes
Grammar
Examples
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He is a nice man.
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Who is that man over there?
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Guy is a friendly, relaxed word for a man. It is common in everyday speech. In the plural, "guys" is often used to talk to a group of people, even when women are in the group.
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guy: worksheet, infographic and listicle
Free printable study downloads for the English word "guy" (A man, used in a friendly or relaxed way.): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.
This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 2: guy, over, because and 7 more words.