A regular guy Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹeɪɡjəɫɝ/, /ˈɹɛɡjəɫɝ/ /ˈɡaɪ

uh REH-gyuh-ler GUY

UK

æɪ/ /ɹˈɛɡjuːlɐ/ /ɡˈaɪ

uh REG-yoo-luh GUY

Definition

An ordinary man who is seen as typical, unremarkable, and relatable, not especially rich, famous, or unusual in any way.

Usage & Nuances

This is informal and often used to highlight being down-to-earth or ordinary. It usually refers to men (for women, 'regular girl' or 'regular person' might be used). Sometimes used positively ('just a regular guy'), or to contrast with someone unusual or famous. Avoid in formal writing.

• Spanish: un chico común - un tipo normal
• Portuguese (BR): um cara comum - um sujeito normal
• Portuguese (PT): um tipo normal - um homem comum
• Chinese (Simplified): 普通人 - 平凡男人
• Chinese (Traditional): 普通人 - 平凡男人
• Hindi: एक सामान्य आदमी
• Arabic: رجل عادي
• Bengali: সাধারণ ছেলে - সাধারণ মানুষ (ছেলে)
• Russian: обычный парень - простой парень
• Japanese: 普通の男
• Vietnamese: người đàn ông bình thường
• Korean: 평범한 남자
• Turkish: sıradan adam
• Urdu: عام آدمی
• Indonesian: pria biasa

Example Sentences

My dad is a regular guy who loves watching sports.

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Tom is a regular guy, not a celebrity.

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He just wants to be known as a regular guy.

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You can talk to Mike about anything—he's a regular guy.

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He may be a millionaire, but deep down he's a regular guy.

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Don't expect anything fancy—he's just a regular guy who likes simple things.

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