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noun
- 1. a male child or youth: "a four-year-old boy"
- 2. a man, especially a young or relatively young one: "I was the new boy at the office"
exclamation
- 1. used to express strong feelings, especially of excitement or admiration: informal "oh boy, that's wonderful!"
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Learn the meaning of boy as a noun, an exclamation, and an abbreviation in English. See how to use boy in different contexts, such as child, friend, soldier, or beginning of year.
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word boy, from a male child to a close male friend. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of boy.
BOY definition: 1. a male child or young man: 2. a group of male friends: 3. used when you are excited or…. Learn more.
Learn the meaning of boy as a noun, an exclamation, and an abbreviation in English. Find synonyms, antonyms, idioms, collocations, and translations of boy in different contexts.
While boy usually means a male child, there are multiple instances where boy refers to a young adult or adult man. For instance, a boy band is often made up of young adult male performers, and a cowboy is a man that works on a ranch with cows.
A boy is a young male human. The term is commonly used for a child or an adolescent . When a male human reaches adulthood, he is usually described as a man .
Definition of boy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Toggle navigation
