Boy Definition & Meaning
boy
- noun
- a youthful male person; "the baby was a boy"; "she made the boy brush his teeth every night"; "most soldiers are only boys in uniform"
- a friendly informal reference to a grown man; "he likes to play golf with the boys"
- a male human offspring; "their son became a famous judge"; "his boy is taller than he is"
- (ethnic slur) offensive and disparaging term for Black man; "get out of my way, boy"
"Boy" in song lyrics
See how boy is used in real songs:
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"Not a bad boy"
(11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit] -
"Yes indeedy that's your boy"
11/5 — Blockstyle Murderah -
"I'm here to let you know boy"
11/5 — Blockstyle Murderah
Words that rhyme with boy
Usage tips for "boy"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "boy" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for boy to find words that pair well.
Use "boy" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does boy mean?
- a youthful male person; "the baby was a boy"; "she made the boy brush his teeth every night"; "most soldiers are only boys in uniform" a friendly informal reference to a grown man; "he likes to play golf with the boys" a male human offspring; "their son became a famous judge"; "his boy is taller than he is" (ethnic slur) offensive and disparaging term for Black man; "get out of my way, boy"
- What part of speech is boy?
- Boy is a noun.
- How many definitions does boy have?
- Boy has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).