boy (Meaning)
boy (n)
a youthful male person
a friendly informal reference to a grown man
a male human offspring
boy (n.)
A male child, from birth to the age of puberty; a lad; hence, a son.
In various countries, a male servant, laborer, or slave of a native or inferior race; also, any man of such a race.
boy (v. t.)
To act as a boy; -- in allusion to the former practice of boys acting women's parts on the stage.
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a youthful male person, a friendly informal reference to a grown man, a male human offspringA male child, from birth to the age of puberty; a lad; hence, a son.
adolescent,kid, teenager, lad, toddler, laddie, kiddy, callant, boyo, youngster
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The young boy played joyfully in the park, his laughter echoing through the air.
The boy eagerly opened his birthday presents, his eyes wide with excitement.
As a boy, John loved spending time exploring the woods behind his house.
The little boy hugged his teddy bear tightly, finding comfort in its soft embrace.