Guy Meaning in English
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
I have no idea what that guy wants.
natural
Hey, guys! Are you coming to the party?
natural