choirboy

/ˈkwaɪərˌbɔɪ/
noun
  1. A boy who sings in a church choir.
    • The choirboy practiced his solo every day after school.
    • She remembered her brother as a choirboy in the local cathedral.
    • The choirboy wore a white robe and sang beautifully during the service.
  2. A person who is innocent, well-behaved, or morally upright, often used ironically or critically.
    • He's no choirboy—he's been in trouble with the law more than once.
    • The politician tried to present himself as a choirboy, but the scandal proved otherwise.
    • Don't act like a choirboy; we all know you were at the party too.
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