Boy (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun
  1. a male child, from birth to full growth, especially one less than 18 years of age.
  2. a young man who lacks maturity, judgment, etc.
  3. a grown man, especially when referred to familiarly: He liked to play poker with the boys.
  4. a son: Sam's oldest boy is helping him in the business.
  5. a male who is from or native to a given place: He's a Mississippi boy.
  6. boys, (used with a singular or plural verb)
    • a range of sizes from 8 to 20 in garments made for boys.
    • a garment in this size range.
    • the department or section of a store where these garments are sold.
  7. military personnel, especially combat soldiers: Support the boys overseas.
  8. a term used to refer to or address a man considered by the speaker to be inferior in ethnicity, nationality, or occupational status.
  9. a young male servant; page.
  10. (in India, China, Japan, etc.) a male servant, working as a butler, waiter, houseboy, etc.
  11. an apprentice seaman or fisherman.
interjection Also oh, boy .
  1. an exclamation of wonder, approval, etc., or of displeasure or contempt.
noun
  1. a male child; lad; youth
  2. a man regarded as immature or inexperienced
  3. See old boy
  4. a group of men, esp a group of friends
  5. (esp in former colonial territories) a Black person or native male servant of any age
  6. a jockey or apprentice
  7. short for boyfriend
  8. youthful indiscretion or exuberance must be expected and tolerated
  9. appointment of one's supporters to posts, without reference to their qualifications or ability
  10. the right tool for a particular task
interjection
  1. an exclamation of surprise, pleasure, contempt, etc
Boy (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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