Cool MateGuy
UK /["/ɡaɪ/"]/US /["/ɡaɪ/"]/
Definition
a man
In simple words: A man or a boy.
Examples
- The guy at the coffee shop always remembers my order.
- He is a nice guy who helps everyone in the neighborhood.
- Look at that guy over there; he seems lost.
- Every guy in the movie played their role perfectly.
- The guys from the band were really friendly after the concert.
Usage notes
Used in casual conversations. Avoid in formal writing or speeches. Can refer to people in general, not just males, in very informal contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'guy' as a 'guy-ly' friend you hang out with.
Collocations
- decent
- friendly
- funny
Synonyms
- man
- fellow
- dude
- bloke
- chap
Antonyms
- girl
- woman
Common mistakes
- Used 'guy' for a girl, which is less common.
- Confused with 'guy's' as a possessive instead of just a noun.
- Overused in formal situations.