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guy1 definition

guy (gī)

noun

a rope, chain, rod, or wire attached to something to steady or guide it

Etymology: ME gie < OFr guie, a guide < guier < guider: see guide

transitive verb

to guide or steady with a guy
guy2 definition

guy (gī)

noun

  1. in England, an effigy of Guy Fawkes displayed and burned on Guy Fawkes Day
  2. Brit. a person whose appearance or dress is odd
  3. ☆ Informal
    1. a man or boy; fellow
    2. any person

Etymology: after Guy Fawkes

transitive verb

Informal to make fun of; ridicule; josh; tease
Guy definition

Guy (gī; Fr gē)

noun

a masculine name: equiv. It. & Sp. Guido

Etymology: Fr Gui, Guy, lit., leader: see guy

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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