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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
guy \guy\, n.
1. A grotesque effigy, like that of Guy Fawkes, dressed up in
England on the fifth of November, the day of the Gunpowder
Plot.
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The lady . . . who dresses like a guy. --W. S.
Gilbert.
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2. Hence: A person of queer looks or dress. [Chiefly Brit.
slang] --Dickens.
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3. A man or young man; a fellow; -- usually contrasted with
{gals} or {girls} as, it was fun for both the guys and
gals; the guys were watching football while the girls
played bridge. [Informal]
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4. A member of a group of either sex, usually a friend or
comrade; -- usually used in the pl.; as, tell the guys to
come inside; are any of you guys interested in a game of
tennis?. [Informal]
[PJC]
{great guy} a man who has a very pleasant personality,
typically one who is friendly, generous, and pleasant to
associate with.
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