Guy
/ɡaɪ/noun
A man; a person of a specified kind.
Did you know?The term 'guy' originally referred to Guy Fawkes, the infamous figure behind the Gunpowder Plot, and has evolved to mean any man!
Etymological Timeline
17th Century
English
guy
“A term for a grotesque figure or effigy.”
1605
Latin
Guido
“The name of Guy Fawkes, a conspirator in the Gunpowder Plot.”
17th Century
English
guy
“A derogatory term for a man, especially one who is considered odd or disreputable.”
19th Century
English
guy
“A more neutral term for a man or young man, losing its negative connotation.”
20th Century
English
guy
“A casual term for any person, regardless of gender.”