guy code

plural guy codes · alternative Guy Code

1. An informal set of rules for how to be a man and interact with other men.

   Kimmel argues that men must confront their temptation toward silence, especially in the face of other men's violence. This culture of silence is what scaffolds the "guy code."

   2019 August 23, Gregory Baker, Disaffiliating Ministry: Spiritual Growth, Gender, and Campus Ministry, Rowman & Littlefield, →ISBN, page 22

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   By the way, if you're thinking about fact-checking anything I tell you in this book with your male friends or relatives, don't expect an honest answer, lest they violate Guy Code.

   2022 February 14, James Sheridan, Kiss Fewer Frogs, Dudley Court Press, LLC, →ISBN

2. One of these rules; in particular, the rule according to which a man should not get involved with a woman if his friend has previously shown interest in her.

   No, Mom. Not because of a guy code. Ben wouldn't care if I dated her.

   2020, Amber Garza, When I Was You: The utterly addictive psychological thriller about obsession and revenge, Hachette UK, →ISBN, page 120

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   Xander: "But thanks. Thanks for your help." He stomps off. Willow and Buffy share a look. Buffy: "I think I just violated the guy code. Big time." Willow: "Poor Xander. Boys are so fragile."

   2001, Gertrude Pocket, The Script Book Season, Pocket Pulse, →ISBN, page 10

   Many times this will even include cutthroat behavior like pursuing a girl that one of his guy "friends" is already chasing. This is a clear violation of the Guy Code.

   2005, Michael DiMarco, Marriable: Taking the Desperate Out of Dating, Revell, →ISBN, page 103

   The Guy Code: 'Best friends don't date each others' ex-girlfriends. That's just how it rolls. It's the guy code.'

   2008, Posy Edwards, Jonas Brothers: Hello Beautiful - Stars of Camp Rock, Orion, →ISBN

   And for what? Because his friend had broken the guy code? Dax needed someone to blame for Leo's falling in love with Dannie, obviously, not that he'd admit it.

   2014, Kat Cantrell, Matched To Her Rival (Mills & Boon Desire) (Happily Ever After, Inc., Book 3), HarperCollins UK, →ISBN, page 13

1. alternativeAlternative form of guy code.