Synonyms for
Boy
Definition
A male child or young man.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- young boy
- little boy
- boy scout
- school boy
- boy next door
- boy oh boy
- boy band
Word family
Usage note
Boy typically refers to a male child or adolescent. While 'boy' can sometimes be used informally for an adult male, especially in certain dialects or contexts, it can be considered condescending or disrespectful in formal settings.
Example sentences
- The boy ran to catch the ball.
- I have a new friend, he is a boy.
- The boy ate an apple for a snack.
- My little brother is a boy.
- The boy learned how to ride a bike.
Quotes
A boy is truth with dirt on its face, beauty with a cut on its finger, wisdom with bubble gum in its hair, and the hope of the future with a frog in its pocket. - Anonymous
Every little boy thinks his dad is Superman, and it's only when he grows up that he realizes he's just another guy. - Unknown
The boys of summer are gone. - Don Henley