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- When did the word guys become popular as a gender-neutral word?
The usage of the plural guys in the phrase “some guys chased them away” would generally be assumed to mean men rather than women When used of animals, guy usually refers to either a male or one whose gender is not known; it is rarely if ever used of an animal that is known to be female
- apostrophe - Guys, guy’s, or guys’ (guys’) - English Language . . .
Which way is guys written in this sentence: "What are your guys favorite cars"? Should the word guys be written as guys, guy's, or guys' in this sentence?
- orthography - What is the possessive of you guys? - English Language . . .
Since you guys is colloquial, if you’re writing down the possessive of the word, you should use a spelling that reflects its pronunciation If you’re wondering what to use in conversation, the answer is whatever you’ve been using all along
- Is guy gender-neutral? - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
The plural "guys" definitely is, at least here in San Francisco — I'm often hearing all-girl companies here being greeted with 'Hi guys, how are you doing?' How about the singular guy? Is it
- word choice - What is a feminine version of guys? - English Language . . .
I commonly use the word 'guys' to refer to a group of males colloquially It's colloquial but not rude, off putting, condescending, patronizing (though I wouldn't use it with a group of men at a bo
- Origin of wise guy to mean a member of the Mafia (US)
I 've talked to twenty wise guys that 've been ridin' and every one of 'em sings a different song Every guy cracks up his own wheel, and says all the others is made out o' sheet iron and bum castin's
- alternatives for guy - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
It is very commonly seen that people use "guy" or "guys" in workplace It is totally appropriate to use this word when it is a casual occasion If the occasion is more formal, for example you are referring a very senior member, an old and respectful man or a professional such as police officer, the appropriate alternatives could be "gentleman", "sir", "officer" or just "man" or "woman lady
- What do you call the male equivalent to Cougar (woman)?
What is the male equivalent to the term "cougar"? Clarifying The term "cougar" describes an older woman seeking younger men So a male equivalent would be an older man seek
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