guys
n. countablen. a group of people of any gender. You use this word to address your friends or a group you are talking to in a relaxed way.
n. a plural address for a group of people, regardless of gender. Informal in register; historically masculine but now widely used as a gender-neutral vocative.
What do you guys want for dinner?
The waiter asked the group if you guys were ready to order your drinks yet.
While some style guides suggest more formal alternatives, most modern speakers use guys to address a mixed-gender audience in casual professional settings without causing any offense.
Used almost exclusively in the plural form when addressing a group; the singular 'guy' remains predominantly masculine.
Hello guysesHello guysThe word 'guys' is already the plural form; learners sometimes mistakenly add an extra plural ending.
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nice guys finish last
People who are decent, friendly, and agreeable tend to be unsuccessful because they are outmaneuvered or overwhelmed by others who are not so decent, friendly, or agreeable.
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three guys in a garage
A small, agile group of startup innovators with a big idea, passion, and modest resources.