Guys: meaning, definitions and examples

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guys

 

[ ษกaษชz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caras

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคกเคผเค•เฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Jungs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anak laki-laki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะปะพะฟั†ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chล‚opaki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”ทใŸใก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gars

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chicos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงocuklar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚จ์ž๋“ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆู„ุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kluci

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chlapci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ทๅญฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fantje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strรกkar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั–ะณั–ั‚ั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒญแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ uลŸaqlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.