guys
noun
- 1
An effigy of a man burned on a bonfire on the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot (5th November).
- 2
A person of eccentric appearance or dress; a "fright".
- 3
A man, fellow.
- 4
(especially in the plural) A person (see usage notes).
- 5
(of animals and sometimes objects) Thing, creature.
“The dog's left foreleg was broken, poor little guy.”
- 6
Thing, unit.
“This guy is the partial derivative of that guy with respect to x.”
- 7
(term of address) Buster, Mack, fella, bud, man.
“Hey, guy, give a man a break, would ya?”
verb
- 1
To exhibit an effigy of Guy Fawkes around the 5th November.
- 2
To make fun of, to ridicule with wit or innuendo.
- 3
To play in a comedic manner.
noun
- 1
A guide; a leader or conductor.
- 2
A support rope or cable used to guide, steady or secure something which is being hoisted or lowered.
- 3
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
- 1
To equip with a support cable.
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