guru UK /ˈɡʊɹuː/US /ˈɡʊɹ(ˌ)u/noun 4verb 1forms 3 noun4 •In Indian traditions: a spiritual teacher who transmits knowledge to a shishya.When the gooroo arrives at the house of a disciple, the whole family prostrate themselves at his feet, and the spiritual guide puts his right foot on the heads of the prostrate family. — 1817 •An influential advisor or mentor.Many oenophiles rely on the ratings and recommendations of wine guru Robert Parker when selecting the perfect bottle. — 2004 •(India) Any general teacher (as a term of respect). •(disapproving) A fraudster or conman relying on a projected air of confidence in an obscure field. verb1 •To act as a guru; to give wise advice formsgurued · guruing · gurus
