noun
Uncommon
schoolboy
SKOOL-boy
Schoolboy (noun) means a boy who attends school. Example: “The schoolboy ran to catch the bus before it left.”
noun
1
A boy who attends school.
"The schoolboy ran to catch the bus before it left."
"He still had his schoolboy haircut in the photo."
adj
1
Typical of a young boy — awkward, cheeky, or naive.
"He gave a schoolboy grin when caught cheating at cards."
How to use schoolboy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA boy at school, or something with the innocent, cheeky quality of one.
Common pairings
schoolboy error
schoolboy humour
schoolboy crush
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Word forms
- Plural
- schoolboys
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of school and boy.
Rhymes for schoolboy
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What does “schoolboy” mean?
The word “schoolboy” means a boy who attends school. In plain terms, a boy at school, or something with the innocent, cheeky quality of one.
How do you pronounce “schoolboy”?
“Schoolboy” is pronounced SKOOL-boy (/ˈskulˌbɔɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “schoolboy” in a sentence?
Here is “schoolboy” used in a sentence: “The schoolboy ran to catch the bus before it left.”
What part of speech is “schoolboy”?
Depending on how it is used, “schoolboy” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “schoolboy” a common word?
“Schoolboy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “schoolboy” have?
“Schoolboy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a boy who attends school.
