guyness

English

Etymology

From guy +‎ -ness.

Noun

guyness (uncountable)

1. (informal) The state of being a guy.
   • 1988 December 16, Michael Miner, “The Candidate of Cool; Common Ground: George and Mikhail”, in Chicago Reader‎:

     Here's what he would have brought to City Hall: "Juicy quotes, comedy, regular guyness, and an infinitely greater understanding of the executive branch of government operations."

   • 2004 October 8, Ted McClelland, “Foul-Weather Dems”, in Chicago Reader‎:

     Kerry impugned his own manhood in the Badger State by referring to the Green Bay Packers' stadium as "Lambert Field" and couldn't restore his guyness there by cramming for the debate in Spring Green, Frank Lloyd Wright's old stomping grounds.

Synonyms

• manhood
• masculinity

Related terms

• tough-guyness