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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Gus
"Gus è un nome molto comune nei paesi anglosassoni."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A male given name, often used as a shortened form of Augustus, Augustine, or Angus.
"Gus walked his dog through the neighborhood park every morning." - 2
A familiar or affectionate term used to address a friendly male companion.
"Hey Gus, could you help me lift this heavy box?"
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Gus originated as a shortened pet form or hypocorism of the given name Augustus, which derives from the Latin augustus meaning 'venerable' or 'majestic'. Over centuries, it evolved into an independent given name and a familiar colloquial moniker in English-speaking cultures.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Gus" is said worldwide
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Gus
Transliteration: Gus
"Gus est un prénom court et sympathique."
Gus
Transliteration: Gus
"Gus ist ein altmodischer Vorname."
Gus
Transliteration: Gus
"Gus è un nome molto comune nei paesi anglosassoni."
Gus
Transliteration: Gus
"Gus saludó a todos con una gran sonrisa."
Gus
Transliteration: Gus
"Gus é um apelido carinhoso para Augusto."
गस
Transliteration: Gas
"गस ने अपने दोस्तों के साथ एक पार्टी आयोजित की।"
格斯
Transliteration: Gé sī
"格斯是一位非常友善的邻居。"
거스
Transliteration: Geoseu
"거스는 오늘 공원에서 산책을 했다."
ガス
Transliteration: Gasu
"ガスはとても親切な人です。"
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