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Definition: Meaning of, guy in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɡʌɪ /

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  1. informal a man [=  bloke]
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  2. British English a model of a man burnt every year on Guy Fawkes' Night, in Britain
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  3. also guy rope a rope that stretches from the top or side of a tent or pole to the ground to keep it in the right position
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  4. guys [plural] American English spoken used when talking to or about a group of people, male or female
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  5. no more Mr Nice Guy! spoken used to say that you will stop trying to behave honestly and fairly
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Guy


Definition: Meaning of, Guy in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / gaɪ /

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  1. an effigy of Guy Fawkes that is burned on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Day
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Guy used in phrases

  • Burgess, Guy
    1. (1911-1963) a British man who worked for British Intelligence, but was secretly a SPY for the former Soviet Union. In 1951 he escaped to the Soviet Union with another British SPY, Donald MacLean.
  • Fawkes, Guy
    1. (1570-1606) an English ROMAN CATHOLIC who was killed as punishment for his part in a secret plan, known as the GUNPOWDER PLOT, to destroy the HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT by causing an explosion on November 5th, 1605. GUY FAWKES' NIGHT is celebrated every year on November 5th in the UK.
  • Guy Fawkes (noun)
    1. 1570-1606 english conspirator who was executed for his role in a plot to blow up James I and the Houses of Parliament
  • Guy Fawkes Day (noun)
    1. day for the celebration of the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot
  • Guy Fawkes Night (noun)
    1. effigies of Guy Fawkes are burned on this night
  • Guy Fawkes' Night (noun)
    1. November 5th, when people in Britain light FIREWORK s and burn a GUY on a fire [=  bonfire night]
  • Guy de Maupassant (noun)
    1. 1850-1893 french writer noted especially for his short stories
  • Guy of Burgundy (noun)
    1. died in 1124 pope who in 1122 forced the Holy Roman Emperor Henry V to sign a concordat that recognized the right of the church to choose its own leadership
  • Guy's
    1. an important hospital in London, for training doctors and nurses
  • Henri Rene Albert Guy de Maupassant (noun)
    1. 1850-1893 french writer noted especially for his short stories
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