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guying Definition


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guy1
noun
    1. colloq
      A man or boy.
      Thesaurus: fellow, chap, lad, man, individual, person.
    (originally US)
    2a. colloq
      A person;
    (originally US)
    2b. colloq
      Used to address or refer to a group of people
      Example: What do you guys think?
      Form: guys
    3. A crude model of Guy Fawkes that is burnt on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Day.
    4. Someone who is eccentrically dressed.
verb
    guyed, guying
    1. To make fun of someone.
Etymology: 19c: named after Guy Fawkes; see Guy Fawkes Day.





guy2
noun
    1. A rope or wire used to hold something, especially a tent, firm or steady.
      Thesaurus: cable, truss, sling, hawser, tackle, cinch, bond, line.
      Form: guy rope (in full)
verb
    guyed, guying
    1. To secure something with guys.
Etymology: 17c; 14c, meaning ‘guide': from French guie guide.



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