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Meaning in simple English
US /bɔɪ/
boy means: A male child or teenager.
noun
MALE CHILDA1
A male child or teenager.
- The boy is seven.
- Two boys were playing football outside.
- Is that boy your brother?
MALE PETA2
A male animal, especially a pet dog, often spoken to with affection.
- Good boy! Here is your treat.
- Our dog is a very friendly boy.
- Is your kitten a boy or a girl?
MALE FRIENDB1
A male friend, especially one in a group you spend time with.
- I am meeting the boys tonight.
- One of the boys brought a guitar.
- He is a boy from school I still see regularly.
IMMATURE MANB2
A man who behaves like a child rather than a responsible adult.
- He is still a boy at heart.
- She called him a silly boy for avoiding responsibility.
- They are grown men, but they act like little boys.
OBJECTC2
An object you refer to playfully, often because it is large or impressive.
- This boy weighs a ton.
- That bad boy can cook six pizzas at once.
- We needed a bigger truck to move these boys.
interjection
SURPRISEB1
Used to show a strong feeling, such as surprise, excitement, or admiration.
- Boy, that was loud!
- Oh boy, I cannot wait for the holidays!
- Boy, did we get wet in that storm!
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