noun
superboy
noun
1
A boy who is remarkably talented or capable, often used loosely or admiringly.
"At nine years old, he was already being called a chess superboy."
How to Use Superboy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn exceptionally gifted or capable young boy.
When to use it
Mostly used informally or as a comic-book reference rather than a serious everyday term.
Word Forms
superboys plural
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Etymology
From super- + boy, popularised by the DC Comics character Superboy, who first appeared in 1945.