boy — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
boy is used for these senses in English:
- boy (obsolete) A male of low station, (especially as pejorative) a worthless male, a wretch; a mean and dishonest male, a knave. [14th–17th c.]
- boy (historical, or, offensive) A non-white male servant regardless of age, [from 17th c.] particularly as a form of address.
- boy (informal, especially, with a possessive) A male friend.
- boy A male non-human animal, especially, in affectionate address, a male pet, especially a dog. [from 15th c.]
- knave (archaic) Any male servant; a menial.
boy — full definition
- noun A male child or young man.
- interjection Used to express surprise, delight, or strong feeling.
knave — full definition
- noun A dishonest or deceitful man.
- noun A playing card ranked below a queen, showing the figure of a servant or soldier; a jack.