Isaboy (en. A boy)
/isa-boi/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A young male or boy.
He is a handsome boy who loves to play.
Siya ay isang magandang isaboy na mahilig sa laro.
Etymology
Derived from 'isa' meaning 'one' and 'boy' in English from the word 'young male'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a young boy
A young male.
isang batang lalaki
Related Words
women
Women refer to girls or women.
kababaihan
child
A general term for youth or children.
bata
Slang Meanings
Tomboy
Mia is such a boyish girl, she's always playing basketball with the boys.
Sobrang isaboy ni Mia, lagi siyang naglalaro ng basketball kasama ang mga lalaki.
Masculine style
Even though she's a girl, her fashion is quite boyish; she loves oversized shirts.
Kahit babae siya, may pagka-isaboy ang fashion niya, mahilig siya sa oversized shirts.
Boyish attitude
Kendra's boyish attitude is amusing; she's so cool!
Ang isaboy na ugali ni Kendra ay nakakaaliw, napaka-cool niya!