boy (Meaning)

Wordnet

boy (n)

a youthful male person

a friendly informal reference to a grown man

a male human offspring

Webster

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.

Webster

boy (v. t.)

To act as a boy; -- in allusion to the former practice of boys acting women's parts on the stage.

FAQs About the word boy

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.