guy

A man or boy.

• He is a nice guy.
• I met two guys from Canada.
• Who was the guy at the door?

Similar words: man, fellow, bloke

Common phrases: nice guy, young guy, some guy

An animal, toy, or other thing spoken about as if it were a person.

• Look at this little guy!
• The injured puppy was a brave little guy.
• These toy robots are funny little guys.

Similar words: little fellow

Common phrases: little guy, poor guy, cute guy

Used when speaking directly to a man or boy, especially someone whose name you do not know.

• Hey, guy, you dropped your wallet.
• Listen, guy, we are closing now.
• Thanks, guy, I appreciate your help.

Similar words: buddy, man, mate

Common phrases: hey guy, listen guy, thanks guy

A rope or wire fixed to the ground to keep a tent, pole, or tall structure steady.

• Tighten the guy before the wind rises.
• The mast was supported by four guys.
• One guy had come loose from its peg.

Similar words: guy rope, guy wire

Common phrases: guy rope, guy wire, tighten a guy