Guys: meaning, definitions and examples
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guys
[ ษกaษชz ]
informal group
The term 'guys' is an informal way to refer to a group of people, typically used in casual conversation. It can denote a mixed-gender group or be used more broadly to address friends or acquaintances, irrespective of gender. Often, it carries a friendly and informal tone.
Synonyms
buddies, folk, friends, people.
Examples of usage
- Hey guys, are you coming to the party?
- You guys did an amazing job on the project.
- I can't believe you guys are here!
- Guys, let's get started with the meeting.
Translations
Translations of the word "guys" in other languages:
๐ต๐น caras
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเคกเคผเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Jungs
๐ฎ๐ฉ anak laki-laki
๐บ๐ฆ ั ะปะพะฟัั
๐ต๐ฑ chลopaki
๐ฏ๐ต ็ทใใก
๐ซ๐ท gars
๐ช๐ธ chicos
๐น๐ท รงocuklar
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จ์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃููุงุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ kluci
๐ธ๐ฐ chlapci
๐จ๐ณ ็ทๅญฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ fantje
๐ฎ๐ธ strรกkar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัะณัััะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแญแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ uลaqlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ chavos
Etymology
The word 'guys' originated in the early 19th century as a colloquial term in American English, deriving from 'Guy Fawkes', a man famous for his attempt to blow up the House of Lords in England in 1605. Initially, 'guy' referred to a grotesque figure or a poorly dressed man, which later evolved into a more general term for men. By the 20th century, 'guys' began to be used as a casual way to address a group of people, irrespective of gender, making it a staple in informal American English. This shift has made it a widely accepted form of address in various social contexts, although it is often noted for its informal and sometimes ambiguous connotation regarding gender.
Word Frequency Rank
At #5,473 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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