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boy

Meaning in simple English

US /bɔɪ/

boy means: A male child or teenager.

noun

MALE CHILDA1

A male child or teenager.

  • The boy is seven.
  • Two boys were playing football outside.
  • Is that boy your brother?

Similar words: lad

Opposites: girl

Common phrases: little boy, young boy, school boy

MALE PETA2

A male animal, especially a pet dog, often spoken to with affection.

  • Good boy! Here is your treat.
  • Our dog is a very friendly boy.
  • Is your kitten a boy or a girl?

Similar words: male

Opposites: girl

Common phrases: good boy, clever boy, boy puppy

MALE FRIENDB1

A male friend, especially one in a group you spend time with.

  • I am meeting the boys tonight.
  • One of the boys brought a guitar.
  • He is a boy from school I still see regularly.

Similar words: mate, pal

Common phrases: the boys, boy from school

IMMATURE MANB2

A man who behaves like a child rather than a responsible adult.

  • He is still a boy at heart.
  • She called him a silly boy for avoiding responsibility.
  • They are grown men, but they act like little boys.

Similar words: manchild

Common phrases: silly boy, immature boy, still a boy

OBJECTC2

An object you refer to playfully, often because it is large or impressive.

  • This boy weighs a ton.
  • That bad boy can cook six pizzas at once.
  • We needed a bigger truck to move these boys.

Similar words: thing

Common phrases: bad boy, big boy, this boy

interjection

SURPRISEB1

Used to show a strong feeling, such as surprise, excitement, or admiration.

  • Boy, that was loud!
  • Oh boy, I cannot wait for the holidays!
  • Boy, did we get wet in that storm!

Similar words: wow

Common phrases: oh boy, boy oh boy

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