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güey
What does güey mean?
An informal term for a guy or friend, roughly 'dude' or 'mate', often used as conversational filler. Depending on tone it can also mean 'idiot' or 'silly'.
"Güey, ¿ya vienes o qué?"
Origin
From Mexican Spanish 'buey' (ox), reshaped in slang; usually spelled 'wey' in texts.
Frequently asked questions
What does güey mean?
It's Mexican slang for 'dude' or 'mate', used to address a friend. With a mocking tone it can also mean 'idiot'.
How do you spell güey in text messages?
Most Mexicans just type 'wey' (or 'wei') in casual texts, since it's faster and sounds the same.
Is güey rude?
Not usually — between friends it's completely normal filler. It only becomes an insult when used to call someone a fool.
Where does güey come from?
It comes from 'buey', the Spanish word for ox, which slang reshaped into the modern address term.
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