guy

Definition

  • n. an informal term for a youth or man
  • n. an effigy of Guy Fawkes that is burned on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Day
  • n. a cable, wire, or rope that is used to brace something (especially a tent)
  • v. steady or support with a guy wire or cable

Word forms

Present participle
guying
Past tense
guyed
Third person singular
guys
Past participle
guyed

Example sentences

  1. n.

    That guy over there is my best friend.

  2. vt.

    They often guy him for his unusual fashion choices.

  3. vi.

    When the alarm went off, he decided to guy.