GUY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for GUY?

Need another word that means the same as “guy”? Find 29 synonyms and 30 related words for “guy” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Guy” are: guy cable, guy rope, guy wire, bozo, cat, hombre, sod, man, fellow, gentleman, effigy of guy fawkes, blackguard, jest at, laugh at, make fun, poke fun, rib, ridicule, roast, make fun of, poke fun at, make a joke of, mock, sneer at, jibe at, jeer at, deride, scorn, scoff at

Guy as a Noun

Definitions of "Guy" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “guy” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A man.
• A cable, wire, or rope that is used to brace something (especially a tent.
• An effigy of Guy Fawkes that is burned on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Day.
• People of either sex.
• An informal term for a youth or man.
• A figure representing Guy Fawkes, burnt on a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Night, and often displayed by children begging for money for fireworks.

Synonyms of "Guy" as a noun (11 Words)

bozo	A man who is a stupid incompetent fool. They re really a bunch of bozos.
cat	A wild animal of the cat family. The cat went crazy on the horn.
effigy of guy fawkes	A representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture.
fellow	A friend who is frequently in the company of another. Say fellow what are you doing.
gentleman	A chivalrous, courteous, or honourable man. He behaved throughout like a perfect gentleman.
guy cable	An informal term for a youth or man.
guy rope	An informal term for a youth or man.
guy wire	An informal term for a youth or man.
hombre	An informal term for a youth or man. The Raiders quarterback is one tough hombre.
man	A human being of either sex a person. A small man with mischievous eyes.
sod	An informal British term for a youth or man. I was to retire before even the first sod was turned.

Usage Examples of "Guy" as a noun

• He's a nice guy.
• The guy's only doing it for some doll.
• You guys want some coffee?
• A nice guy.

Guy as a Verb

Definitions of "Guy" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “guy” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Subject to laughter or ridicule.
• Steady or support with a guy wire or cable.
• Make fun of; ridicule.

Synonyms of "Guy" as a verb (18 Words)

blackguard	Subject to laughter or ridicule. You know what sort she is yet you blackguard me when I tell the truth about her.
deride	Express contempt for; ridicule. The decision was derided by environmentalists.
jeer at	Laugh at with contempt and derision.
jest at	Tell a joke; speak humorously.
jibe at	Shift from one side of the ship to the other.
laugh at	Produce laughter.
make a joke of	Act in a certain way so as to acquire.
make fun	Institute, enact, or establish.
make fun of	Reach a destination, either real or abstract.
mock	Imitate with mockery and derision. Opposition MPs mocked the government s decision.
poke fun	Stir by poking.
poke fun at	Search or inquire in a meddlesome way.
rib	Provide with ribs. The first time I appeared in the outfit I was ribbed mercilessly.
ridicule	Subject to laughter or ridicule. The satirists ridiculed the plans for a new opera house.
roast	Of food be cooked by roasting. Decaffeinated coffee beans are roasted and ground.
scoff at	Treat with contemptuous disregard.
scorn	Refuse to do something because one is too proud. The minister scorned Labour s attempt to woo voters.
sneer at	Smile contemptuously.

Usage Examples of "Guy" as a verb

• She never stopped guying him about his weight.
• The Italians guyed the Tower of Pisa to prevent it from collapsing.

Associations of "Guy" (30 Words)

bachelor	A bachelor apartment. It s just one room a bachelor.
beau	A man who is the lover of a girl or young woman.
boy	A black male servant or worker (often used as a form of address). I hope that our boys will continue to play good quality rugby.
boyfriend	Denoting an item of clothing for a woman or girl that is designed to be loose-fitting or slightly oversized. When the law changed Pet could finally married his long time boyfriend Jim.
boyish	Of, like, or characteristic of a male child or young man. His boyish charm.
cub	Hunt fox cubs. His sons are as yet mere cubs.
dad	An informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk. His dad was with him.
daddy	The oldest, best, or biggest example of something. It s you who s calling the shots now you re the daddy.
daughter	A thing personified as a daughter in relation to its origin or source. A daughter of the dry savannas of Africa.
ex	A woman who was formerly a particular man’s wife. All his exes live in Texas.
father	Treat with the protective care associated with a father. He fathered three children.
fellow	An elected graduate receiving a stipend for a period of research. He was elected a fellow of the American Physiological Association.
gentleman	Used as a courteous title for a male fellow member of the House of Commons or the House of Representatives. He behaved throughout like a perfect gentleman.
girlfriend	A person’s regular female companion with whom they have a romantic or sexual relationship. She would rather go to the cinema with a girlfriend.
incognito	(of a person) having one’s true identity concealed. He is now operating incognito.
lad	A young man who is boisterously macho. A furious row ensued between the referee and our lads.
laddie	A boy or young man (often as a form of address. He s just a wee laddie.
lover	A person who likes or enjoys a specified thing. Music lovers.
macho	Masculine in an overly assertive or aggressive way. I realized just what a macho I was at heart.
male	Relating to men or the male gender. A deep male voice.
man	A type of prehistoric human named after the place where the remains were found. A Cambridge man.
masculine	A masculine word or form. A masculine cadence.
patriarchy	A system of society or government in which the father or eldest male is head of the family and descent is reckoned through the male line. The dominant ideology of patriarchy.
sir	Term of address for a man. Excuse me sir.
son	In Christian belief the second person of the Trinity Christ. You re on private land son.
tomboy	A girl who behaves in a boyish manner.
uncle	A source of help and advice and encouragement. He visited his uncle.
widower	A man whose spouse is often away participating in a specified sport or activity. Her new found passion has turned me into a tennis widower.
wife	The wife of a person with a specified occupation. A clergy wife.
youngster	A young person of either sex. Tiddler is a British term for youngster.