Boyhood

/ˈbɔɪˌhʊd/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The period of a boy's life before he becomes a man; childhood, especially as it pertains to boys.
He often reminisces about the adventures of his boyhood spent in the countryside.
The state or condition of being a boy.
His boyhood was filled with dreams of becoming a superhero.
The characteristics or qualities associated with being a boy.
The innocence of boyhood can be both a blessing and a source of trouble.
A time of growth and development in the life of a male individual.
During his boyhood, he developed a passion for sports that lasted into adulthood.
The collective memories or experiences of a boy during his formative years.
She wrote a memoir reflecting on the joys and hardships of her brother's boyhood.

Etymology

The combination of 'boy' and the suffix '-hood', indicating a state or condition.

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.

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

Kidhood
Back in my kidhood, we played outside all day.
Bro time
We had some epic bro time during our boyhood days.