Guyed: meaning, definitions and examples

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guyed

 

[ ɡaɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal usage

To have been mocked or ridiculed, typically in a playful or jesting manner. The term is often used to refer to situations involving teasing or making fun of someone.

Synonyms

jeered, mocked, ridiculed, teased

Examples of usage

  • He was guyed by his friends for wearing mismatched socks.
  • During the game, the opposing team guyed their rival player's performance.
  • They guyed me about my new haircut, but I actually liked it.
  • She felt guyed when her colleagues joked about her presentation skills.

Translations

Translations of the word "guyed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 macho

🇮🇳 लड़का

🇩🇪 Kerl

🇮🇩 pria

🇺🇦 хлопець

🇵🇱 facet

🇯🇵 

🇫🇷 gars

🇪🇸 chico

🇹🇷 adam

🇰🇷 남자

🇸🇦 رجل

🇨🇿 chlapec

🇸🇰 chlapec

🇨🇳 家伙

🇸🇮 fant

🇮🇸 guy

🇰🇿 жігіт

🇬🇪 ბიჭი

🇦🇿 oğlan

🇲🇽 chico

Etymology

The term 'guyed' is derived from the word 'guy,' which originally referred to Guy Fawkes, a figure in British history who attempted to blow up the House of Lords in 1605. Over time, the word evolved from referring to this particular historical figure to becoming a colloquial term for a man or a person in general. As the expression developed culturally, 'guy' took on a connotation of informal camaraderie, where one could be subject to playful teasing among friends. In the modern vernacular, 'guyed' signifies the action of subjecting someone to good-natured mockery. This is often associated with lighthearted banter or jovial criticism among peers, highlighting the social dynamic where camaraderie exists within the act of teasing.