guy
word
/ˈɡaɪ/
GUY
/ɡˈaɪ/
GUY
Definition
An informal word meaning a man or boy. It can also be used more generally to refer to people in a friendly way.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common in everyday speech. Usually refers to a male person but can be general (e.g., "you guys" means "you people"). Avoid in very formal writing. Often used with possessives: "that guy," "those guys."
Spanish: tipo - hombre - chicoPortuguese (BR): cara - tipo - homemPortuguese (PT): tipo - rapaz - homemChinese (Simplified): 家伙 - 人 - 男子Chinese (Traditional): 傢伙 - 人 - 男子Hindi: आदमी - लड़काArabic: رجل - شاب - شخصBengali: ছেলে - লোকRussian: парень - чувак - типJapanese: 男の人 - 男Vietnamese: chàng trai - anh chàng - các bạn (khi nói chung)Korean: 남자 - 남자애 - 여러분(복수)Turkish: adam - herif - çocukUrdu: آدمی - لڑکاIndonesian: pria - cowok - kalian (jamak informal)
Example Sentences
That guy is my brother.
basic
I saw a guy at the store who needed help.
basic
There are three guys waiting outside.
basic
Those guys are always joking around.
natural
Hey, guys! Are you coming to the party?
natural
I have no idea what that guy wants.
natural