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Gus

American  
[guhs] / gʌs /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Augustus or Gustave.


Example Sentences

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Gus Monday offers an architectural painting that drops a massive carnation into the middle of Oscar Niemeyer’s French Communist Party headquarters.

From The Wall Street Journal

At Gus’ Sip & Dip, a newly opened tavern in Chicago that specializes in cocktails and French dip sandwiches, co-owner Bob Broskey offers “Gus’ Coins,” to regulars, which allows them to skip the line.

From The Wall Street Journal

Birmingham coach Gus Villalobos was preparing to take back his players’ uniforms this week to end the season.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking of cross-country, the U.S. men, who had won one medal in the previous century, won two here with Ben Ogden taking silver in the individual, then joining Gus Schumacher to finish second in the team sprint.

From Los Angeles Times

They will now take place on Friday morning from 09:30 GMT, with Gus Kenworthy and Liam Richards competing for Great Britain.

From BBC