What is the meaning of Guy?

noun

  • An informal term for a youth or man.
    • usage: "a nice guy"; "the guy's only doing it for some doll"
  • An effigy of Guy Fawkes that is burned on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Day.
  • A cable, wire, or rope that is used to brace something (especially a tent.

verb

  • Subject to laughter or ridicule.
    • usage: "The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house"; "The students poked fun at the inexperienced teacher"; "His former students roasted the professor at his 60th birthday"
  • Steady or support with a guy wire or cable.
    • usage: "The Italians guyed the Tower of Pisa to prevent it from collapsing"
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