Meaning of the word boy in English

What does boy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

boy

US /bɔɪ/

UK /bɔɪ/

a male child or young man

Example:

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The little boy was playing with his toy car.

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He's a good boy, always helping his parents.

Synonym:

lad youth chap

Synonym:

girl

a friendly form of address for a man, especially a young one

Example:

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Hey, boy, come over here for a second.

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Good boy, you did a great job!

Synonym:

man guy dude

used to express excitement, surprise, or emphasis

Example:

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Oh boy, this is going to be a long day.

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Boy, am I tired!

Synonym:

wow gosh geez

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