guys

NOUN

man

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boy brother buddy dude fellow gentleman individual male person

STRONG

bird bloke bud cat chap chum feller

Antonyms

STRONGEST

enemy

WEAK

girl

Example Sentences

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"They just need a little bit of luck - the bounce of the ball - but I think the guys are up for it."

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

The guys at the hardware store looked at me funny when I asked which grass seed was quality, but I think it makes me sound smarter, or at least terribly pretentious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

After making a fortune through an IPO or acquisition of their companies, “the single tech guys love to move down to L.A. to be closer to the beautiful people,” Haze said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

“We’re getting older. We’re watching these guys get older. It’s like the definitive end of a childhood.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

This stretch mostly saw use from hunters, or guys with ATVs and snowmobiles.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith