guy — an informal word for a man
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an informal word for a man
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡaɪ/
Example Sentences
- That guy always steals my lunch from the office fridge!
- Come on, guys, let's finish this project together.
- My mom asked if I'm dating any nice guys at school.
guy
NOUN[/ɡaɪ/]
an informal word for a man
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Guy Fawkes, the English Catholic conspirator who attempted to blow up Parliament in 1605. Initially used to describe an oddly or grotesquely dressed person, it gradually broadened to mean any man or fellow.
Breakdown
Guy (proper name, from Guy Fawkes) + -s (plural marker) → guy (man, person). The etymological connection is nominal rather than morphological, arising from the historical figure's name becoming a generic term.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“That guy always steals my lunch from the office fridge!”
“Come on, guys, let's finish this project together.”
“My mom asked if I'm dating any nice guys at school.”
“The pizza delivery guy got lost and ended up at the zoo instead.”
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