Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

guri

noun
goo-ree
Definition
A term used in some regions of Brazil, especially in the southern states, to refer to a boy or a young man.
Examples
  • O guri estava jogando futebol no parque.
  • Ela é a irmã do guri que gosta de tocar violão.
Meaning
In Brazilian Portuguese, ‘guri’ is often used informally to describe a young boy or lad.
Synonyms
  • garoto
  • menino
  • rapaz