boy

A1
Pronunciation
/bɔːə/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

A young male.

Example Sentences
  • Kate is dating a boy named Jim.
2 Definition

(diminutive) A male child: a son of any age.

3 Definition

(diminutive) A male of any age, particularly one rather younger than the speaker.

4 Definition

A male of low station, (especially as pejorative) a worthless male, a wretch; a mean and dishonest male, a knave.

5 Definition

(now rare and usually offensive outside some Commonwealth nations) A male servant, slave, assistant, or employee, particularly:

6 Definition

Any non-white male, regardless of age.

7 Definition

A male animal, especially, in affectionate address, a male dog.

Example Sentences
  • Are you getting a boy cat or a girl cat?
8 Definition

A former low rank of various armed services; a holder of this rank.

9 Definition

Heroin.

10 Definition

(somewhat childish) A male (tree, gene, etc).

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To use the word “boy” to refer to someone.

Example Sentences
  • Don't boy me!
2 Definition

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

Interjection
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Exclamation of surprise, pleasure or longing.

Example Sentences
  • Boy, I wish I could go to Canada!