Guys
Definition & Context
A greeting for a group of people, usually friends or audience, regardless of gender
Synonyms & Variants
bro
Casual and familiar greeting among male friends, absorbed from English 'brother'.
kalian
Second-person plural pronoun, used to address a group of people generally.
rek
Familiar address for a group of people in East Javanese dialect, especially Surabaya.
saudara-saudara
Formal or semi-formal address for a group of people, often used in speeches or official meetings.
teman-teman
Informal address for a group of people considered close or peers.
Usage Notes or Etymology
Borrowed directly from English, popular among urban youth and frequently used on social media or casual conversations
Real-world Usage
Guys, kalian udah nonton film yang kemarin gue rekomendasiin belum?
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
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