guying

1. 1
   verb

   Present participle and gerund of guy. Use this -ing form for the ongoing action or as a noun.

   The older boys were guying him about his accent all afternoon.

   Guying the new kid in front of everyone was just cruel.

   Note
2. 2
   noununcountable

   The use of ropes or wires to hold something tall steady so it cannot fall.

   Like tying ropes from a tall pole down to the ground so it cannot tip over.

   The tent stayed upright in the storm thanks to careful guying.

   Good guying keeps the flagpole from leaning in strong wind.

   Similarbracing, rigging

3. 3
   noununcountable

   The act of making fun of someone in a teasing or mocking way.

   Like when friends tease you for fun, but it can sting a little.

   There was a lot of guying when he showed up in that hat.

   The constant guying made the new player feel unwelcome.

   Similarteasing, ribbing, mockery, ridicule, jeering

   Oppositepraise

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