-guy

  1. suffix Appended to another word to create a personification. For example, software guy, hardware guy, Mac guy, PC guy, QA guy. In plural form, “guys” is generally accepted as a unisex word (at least by the guys). In singular form, “guy” may refer specifically to the male denomination, although this is not always the case. When referring specifically to the female denomination, note that the alternative “gal” is not automatically considered to be in good taste.