Definition of guy
(Entry 1 of 4)
b
: person
—used in plural to refer to the members of a group regardless of sex saw her and the rest of the guys
2
: individual, creature
The other dogs pale in comparison to this little guy.
3
often capitalized
: a grotesque effigy of Guy Fawkes traditionally displayed and burned in England on Guy Fawkes Day
4
chiefly British
: a person of grotesque appearance
guy
noun (2)Definition of guy (Entry 2 of 4)
: a rope, chain, rod, or wire attached to something as a brace or guide
— called also guyline
guy
verb (1)
guyed; guying; guys
Definition of guy (Entry 3 of 4)
: to steady or reinforce with a guy
guy
verb (2)
guyed; guying; guys
Definition of guy (Entry 4 of 4)
: to make fun of : ridicule
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The first known use of guy was in 1623
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