guys
guys — idiom
1. A friendly way to call the attention of two or more people you are with, used wh
A friendly way to call the attention of two or more people you are with, used when you want to include everyone regardless of their gender.
Hey guys, can you all gather around the table so we can start the meeting?
direct address opening a sentence
Thanks for moving the sofa, guys — I could not have done it alone.
Come on, guys, we need to finish this report before the boss gets back.
You guys are the best team I have ever worked with on a project.
Jiwoo waved at the group and shouted, "Wait for me, guys!"
文法句型
addressing a group of people directly
用法筆記
Often used together with 'you' as 'you guys', which can refer to both male and female groups. Despite the word's masculine origin (from 'guy' meaning a man), it is now widely accepted as gender-neutral in everyday conversation.
常見錯誤
guys — noun
1. A group of people you know, spend time with, or work alongside, in a relaxed or
A group of people you know, spend time with, or work alongside, in a relaxed or casual situation. When talking about men specifically, it can mean a group of male friends or colleagues.
João and his guys from the team went out for pizza after the game.
possessive: someone + his guys
The guys in the IT department fixed Marta's computer in less than ten minutes.
Ayesha invited all the guys from her study group to her birthday party next Saturday.
Minh saw a few guys standing outside the library, waiting for the rain to stop.
Some guys from the office are planning a hiking trip this weekend.
文法句型
plural noun referring to a group
用法筆記
When used as a plural noun to mean 'people', it most commonly refers to male groups, but in many informal contexts it can include all genders. The singular 'guy' always refers to one male person.