Meaning & Definition of Boy in English
English⟶
Boy
/bɔɪ/
noun
1. A youthful male person
- "The baby was a boy"
- "She made the boy brush his teeth every night"
- "Most soldiers are only boys in uniform"
synonym:
- male child,
- boy
2. A friendly informal reference to a grown man
- "He likes to play golf with the boys"
synonym:
- boy
3. A male human offspring
- "Their son became a famous judge"
- "His boy is taller than he is"
synonym:
- son,
- boy
4. (ethnic slur) offensive and disparaging term for black man
- "Get out of my way, boy"
synonym:
- boy
Examples of using
The boy is not tall.
His mother discreetly kept an eye on the boy.
Hell no, boy! That's not how you say 'spaghetti'! Take him away!