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I would say “guys” is gender neutral but “guy” generally isn’t.
by l33t7332273 3y ago
I would say “guys” is gender neutral but “guy” generally isn’t.
- hunter2_ 3y agoYou're on the right track with guy being more more gendered than guys, but I wouldn't go so far as to say guys is completely neutral. Take "Guys and Dolls" for example. A very dated example, but that specifically-gendered usage does still exist to a reasonable extent, like saying "it's guys' night" and so forth. Basically, guys is neutral in those cases where it's used to describe a group that isn't entirely male but otherwise it's male (somewhat circular reasoning, but I can't think of a better way to describe it); guy doesn't usually get that same logic applied.
- geraldwhen 3y ago“My guy!” - joking adoration “Get this guy an award/beer/microphone!” - similar “THIS GUY, am I right?” - used to mock/express disbelief “Bro” is also gender neutral, just adding in to this mix. “Bro don’t play me like that.” “What’s up bro?”