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guy

/ɡaɪ/
noun
  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, fellow.

Synonymsbloke, brother, chap, cove, fellow, geezer
Antonymsbird, broad, chick, dame, gal, girl
verb
  1. To exhibit an effigy of Guy Fawkes around the 5th November.

  2. To make fun of, to ridicule with wit or innuendo.

  3. To play in a comedic manner.

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