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Word: boy (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Interjection:

  • Exclamation of surprise, pleasure or longing.

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Noun:

  • A man of any age, used as a friendly diminutive, or of a man who is merely younger than the speaker.
  • An adult male, particularly when used by straight women or gay men to refer to someone considered attractive.
  • A young male human.
  • endearing A caring owner's pet or working animal, regardless of age.
  • endearing A proud parent's son, regardless of age.
  • now|_|rare A male servant.
  • US|offensive|pejorative|historical A non-white slave or labourer; a male African-American of any age.
  • informal Male (usually adult) friend; ''mainly used in the plural: boys''.
  • pejorative A lower-class or disreputable man; a worthless person.

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