boy

Meanings

• noun

  A young male human, usually between childhood and adolescence.

  - "The boy played with his toy car."
  - "Boys often have more energy than girls."

• noun

  A term used to refer to a male servant or attendant.

  - "The butler was referred to as the 'boy' by the master of the house."
  - "The boy carried the master's luggage."

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Pronunciation

1. /bɔːə/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=839306"

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Synonyms

chap , guy , lad , mate , brat , knave , squirt , manservant , son

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with boy
toy , joy , boy

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. boy (English) : A young male
   

2. Boy (Scottish) : A term of address for a male servant or apprentice
   

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Variants

List of all variants of boy that leads to same result
boy , boyhood , boyhoods , boyish , boyishly , boyishness , boyishnesses , boys , boy band , boy howdy , Boy Scout , Boy Scouts , boy shorts , boy toy , boy toys , boy wonder , altar boy , altar boys , bad boy , bad boys , ball boy , ball boys

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Etymology

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Old English 'bocere', meaning 'servant boy'. The modern usage of the term refers to a young male between childhood and adolescence.

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Trivia

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1. Boys typically reach puberty earlier than girls.

2. In many cultures, boys are expected to take on certain roles and responsibilities as they grow older.

3. The term 'boy' comes from the Old English word 'bocere', which means 'servant boy'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gender: Boys belong to the male gender.

2. Childhood: Boys are typically considered to be in the stage of childhood before adolescence.

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Culture

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Boys have been portrayed in various ways throughout history and literature. They have been depicted as adventurous, mischievous, and curious. In many cultures, boys are expected to take on certain roles and responsibilities as they grow older.

How to Memorize "boy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a young male between the ages of 6 and 12.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'boy' with the image of a young male.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bouncing Over Ocean Yonder' to remember that 'Boy' starts with the letter 'B'.

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