English dictionary
boy
/b//Oi/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a youthful male person
ExamplesThe baby was a boy.
She made the boy brush his teeth every night.
Most soldiers are only boys in uniform.
Synonyms male childSource: WordNet 3.0
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a friendly informal reference to a grown man
ExamplesHe likes to play golf with the boys.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a male human offspring
ExamplesHis boy is taller than he is.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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(ethnic slur) offensive and disparaging term for Black man
ExamplesGet out of my way, boy.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A male child, from birth to the age of puberty; a lad; hence, a son.
Source: webster1913
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In various countries, a male servant, laborer, or slave of a native or inferior race; also, any man of such a race.
Source: webster1913
verb
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To act as a boy; -- in allusion to the former practice of boys acting women's parts on the stage.
Source: webster1913