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Guy

/ɡaɪ/

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

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📖 Definitions of "Guy"

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).

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.

🔄 Synonyms of "Guy"

11 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
catnoun	Terms relating to animals.
ridiculenoun	(transitive) To criticize or disapprove of someone or something through scornful jocularity; to make fun of.
blackguardnoun	(dated, chiefly of men) An unprincipled, contemptible person; an untrustworthy person.
ribnoun	(anatomy) Any of a series of long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans and other animals and extending from the spine to or toward the sternum.
laugh atverb	To scorn or tease; to evince contempt or pity for someone, usually contrasted with laugh with.
hombrenoun	(chiefly US, in Spanish-speaking contexts, slang) A man, a chap, a guy; especially a Hispanic or Spanish man.
guy ropenoun	A rope or cable used to steady either a tall structure, or a thing being hoisted or lowered
poke funverb	To subject someone to laughter or ridicule. [with at]
guy cablenoun	a rope or cable that is used to brace something (especially a tent)
jest atverb	subject to laughter or ridicule
make funverb	subject to laughter or ridicule

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Guy"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
blackguardnoun	(dated, chiefly of men) An unprincipled, contemptible person; an untrustworthy person.
hombrenoun	(chiefly US, in Spanish-speaking contexts, slang) A man, a chap, a guy; especially a Hispanic or Spanish man.
poke funverb	To subject someone to laughter or ridicule. [with at]
ridiculenoun	Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behavior.
laugh atverb	To scorn or tease; to evince contempt or pity for someone, usually contrasted with laugh with.
guy ropenoun	A rope or cable used to steady either a tall structure, or a thing being hoisted or lowered
catnoun	Terms relating to animals.
ribnoun	(anatomy) Any of a series of long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans and other animals and extending from the spine to or toward the sternum.
guy cablenoun	a rope or cable that is used to brace something (especially a tent)
jest atverb	subject to laughter or ridicule
make funverb	subject to laughter or ridicule
assassinnoun	Someone who intentionally kills a person, especially a professional who kills a public or political figure.
buggernoun	(UK law) Someone who commits buggery; a sodomite.
misternoun	A man.
gentlemannoun	Any well-bred, well-mannered, or charming man.
husbandnoun	A man in a marriage or marital relationship, especially in relation to his spouse.
bronoun	(slang) Brother (a male sibling).
sirnoun	A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly:
ladsnoun	(Northern England, Geordie, Ireland) A group of friends, regardless of gender. Often the lads.
celebritynoun	(countable) A person who has a high degree of recognition by the general population for his or her success or accomplishments; a famous person.