guy

/ɡæ/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

An effigy of a man burned on a bonfire on the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot (5th November).

2

A person of eccentric appearance or dress; a "fright".

3

A man or boy; a fellow.

4

A person (see usage notes).

5

Anything seen to have character and personality, such as an animal or a toy.

6

dude, Buster, Mack, fella, bud, man.

7

Thing, item (term that can be used to refer to any entity)

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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