guys Meaning & Definition
What Does Guys Mean?
Guys is used as a noun meaning plural of guy. It can also mean Used to address a group of people regardless of gender. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of guy. As a verb, it means To exhibit an effigy of Guy Fawkes around the 5th November.
Guys at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɡaɪz/ |
| Synonyms | bloke, brother and chap |
| Antonyms | bird, broad and chick |
Guys Definition (Noun)
- plural of guy
- Used to address a group of people regardless of gender.
Hi guys!
Guys as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of guy
Noun
- An effigy of a man burned on a bonfire on the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot (5th November).
- A person of eccentric appearance or dress; a "fright".
- A man, fellow.
- (especially in the plural) A person (see usage notes).
- (of animals and sometimes objects) Thing, creature.
The dog's left foreleg was broken, poor little guy.
- Thing, unit.
This guy is the partial derivative of that guy with respect to x.
- (term of address) Buster, Mack, fella, bud, man.
Hey, guy, give a man a break, would ya?
Verb
- To exhibit an effigy of Guy Fawkes around the 5th November.
- To make fun of, to ridicule with wit or innuendo.
- To play in a comedic manner.
Noun
- A guide; a leader or conductor.
- A support rope or cable used to guide, steady or secure something which is being hoisted or lowered.
- A support to secure or steady something prone to shift its position or be carried away (e.g. the mast of a ship or a suspension-bridge).
Verb
- To equip with a support cable.
Synonyms of Guys
Guys synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Guys
Guys in a Sentence
Hi guys!
The dog's left foreleg was broken, poor little guy.
This guy is the partial derivative of that guy with respect to x.
Hey, guy, give a man a break, would ya?
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Guys
Frequently Asked Questions About Guys
Is guys a noun or a verb?
Guys is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for guys?
Words with a similar meaning to guys include bloke, brother and chap. See the full list of guys synonyms and antonyms.