guy

A1
Pronunciation
/ɡaɪ/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

An effigy of a man burned on a bonfire on the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot (5th November).

2 Definition

A person of eccentric appearance or dress; a "fright".

3 Definition

A man, fellow.

4 Definition

(especially in the plural) A person (see usage notes).

5 Definition

(of animals and sometimes objects) Thing, creature.

Example Sentences
  • The dog's left foreleg was broken, poor little guy.
6 Definition

Thing, unit.

Example Sentences
  • This guy is the partial derivative of that guy with respect to x.
7 Definition

(term of address) Buster, Mack, fella, bud, man.

Example Sentences
  • Hey, guy, give a man a break, would ya?
8 Definition

A guide; a leader or conductor.

9 Definition

A support rope or cable used to guide, steady or secure something which is being hoisted or lowered.

10 Definition

A support to secure or steady something prone to shift its position or be carried away (e.g. the mast of a ship or a suspension-bridge).

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To exhibit an effigy of Guy Fawkes around the 5th November.

2 Definition

To make fun of, to ridicule with wit or innuendo.

3 Definition

To play in a comedic manner.

4 Definition

To equip with a support cable.