boy
/bɔɪ/
noun
- A male child or young man.
- The boy played soccer with his friends after school.
- When he was a boy, he loved building model airplanes.
- A little boy was holding his mother's hand at the park.
- A son, regardless of age (informal).
- My boy just got his first job.
- Her boys are both in college now.
- The proud father introduced his boy to the team.
- Used as a familiar or affectionate term of address for a male (informal).
- That's my boy! You did a great job.
- Come on, boy, let's go for a walk.
- Hey, boy, can you help me carry these bags?
Antonyms
interjection
- Used to express strong emotion such as surprise, excitement, or admiration (informal).
- Oh boy, this cake is delicious!
- Boy, that was a close call!
- Boy, am I glad to see you!