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The guy

🇬🇧 UK //ðə ɡaɪ// 🇺🇸 US //ðə ɡaɪ//

Meaning of The guy

A male person, often used informally.

In simple words: A man or male person.

The guy in a sentence

• The guy over there is my brother.
• I met this guy who knows a lot about movies.
• That guy is really talented at sports.
• There's a guy at the gym who can lift really heavy weights.
• She said that guy was really friendly.

How to use The guy

Used in casual conversation to refer to a male person. It may be perceived as too informal in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone identifier

Memory hint

Think of a guy in jeans and a T-shirt, hanging out with friends.

Related words

Collocations with The guy

• that guy
• some guy
• a nice guy

Synonyms for The guy

• man
• fellow
• dude

Common mistakes with The guy

• Confused with 'men' - 'the guy' refers to one male.
• Used for female individuals - 'the guy' is only for males.

Frequently asked questions about The guy

What does The guy mean?

A man or male person.

What is the definition of The guy?

A male person, often used informally.

How do you use The guy in a sentence?

The guy over there is my brother.

Can you give another example of The guy?

I met this guy who knows a lot about movies.

What are synonyms for The guy?

Common alternatives include man, fellow, dude.

What words go with The guy?

It commonly pairs with that guy, some guy, a nice guy.

What are common mistakes when using The guy?

Confused with 'men' - 'the guy' refers to one male. Used for female individuals - 'the guy' is only for males.

How do you pronounce The guy?

US: //ðə ɡaɪ//, UK: //ðə ɡaɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is The guy formal or informal?

"The guy" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use The guy?

Used in casual conversation to refer to a male person. It may be perceived as too informal in formal contexts.