English · Word Candidate

guys

/ɡaɪz/

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used to address a group of people regardless of gender.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Dùng để gọi một nhóm người bất kể giới tính

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NounRegister: colloquial

Hi guys!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “guys” mean?

Used to address a group of people regardless of gender.

Is “guys” formal or informal?

guys is generally colloquial.