guy

Everyday

1. (informal) A man. tree →
2. guys (informal): people in a group, men and women, especially when talking to them: "Hi, guys!". tree →
3. (UK) A figure of a man burnt on a bonfire on Bonfire Night. tree →
4. A rope that holds a tent or pole steady (guy rope). tree →

In the lessons

Very common in casual speech in the USA, Canada, Australia and everywhere: "he's a nice guy", "come on, guys". Phrases: you guys, nice guy, good guy, bad guy, guy rope.

Examples

• He's a really nice guy. tree →
• Come on, guys, let's go! tree →
• Who's the guy in the red hat? tree →
• The good guys always win in the film. tree →
• Tighten the guy ropes so the tent doesn't blow away. tree →
• Thanks, you guys, that was fun. tree →
• (UK) We made a guy for the bonfire. tree →

Note

Informal; in formal writing say "man" or "person". "You guys" can include girls. In a maths problem "3 guys and 2 girls" means 5 people.