Meaning & Definition of Boyhood in English
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Boyhood
The period of a boy's life before he becomes a man.
Pronunciation:
/ˈbɔɪˌhʊd/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
boyhoodsDetailed Definitions
Definition: The time in a male's life from childhood to adolescence.
Example Sentence: His boyhood was filled with adventures and games.
Definition: A stage of life characterized by the innocence and experiences of youth.
Example Sentence: He often reminisces about the simplicity of his boyhood.
Etymology
Origin: The combination of 'boy' and the suffix '-hood', indicating a state or condition.
Synonyms
youthchildhoodboyishness
Common Phrases and Expressions
- the joys of boyhood: The happy and carefree experiences typical of a boy's youth.
- lost in boyhood: Referring to nostalgia or a longing for the simple times of being a boy.
Translations
- Spanish: niñez
- French: enfance
- German: Jungenzeit
- Russian: детство
Related Words
- youth: The period in life when one is young, typically referenced in terms of vitality and energy.
- adolescence: The stage of development between childhood and adulthood, marked by physical and psychological changes.
Slang Meanings of boyhood
Meaning: Kidhood
Example Sentence: Back in my kidhood, we played outside all day.
Meaning: Bro time
Example Sentence: We had some epic bro time during our boyhood days.