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BOY

(noun, verb, interj.)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Boy.

How to pronounce boy:

US

Boy - as a noun

A youthful male person

Example: "The baby was a boy"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
male child
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
male6male person
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
girl5

A friendly informal reference to a grown man

Example: "He likes to play golf with the boys"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adult maleman5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A male human offspring

Example: "Their son became a famous judge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
son3
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
male offspringman-child
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
girl5

(ethnic slur) offensive and disparaging term for black man

Example: "Get out of my way, boy"

Boy - as a verb

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

Example: "Don't boy me!"

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

Boy - as an interjection

Exclamation of surprise, pleasure or longing.

Example: "Boy, i wish i could go to canada!"

Example Sentences

"The boy ran quickly to catch the bus."
"She saw a little boy playing in the park."
"The boy eagerly opened his birthday presents."
"He is a clever boy who excels in math."
"The boy sat quietly at his desk, listening to the teacher."
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Word Game Points

Is BOY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, boy is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BOY has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is BOY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, boy is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BOY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is BOY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, boy is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BOY has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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