noun

boy

boy

The little boy is playing with a toy.

The little boy is playing with a toy.

Oh boy, that was a close call!

Oh boy, that was a close call!

((noun)) a male child or young man The little boy is playing.

((interjection)) used to express strong feelings Oh boy, that was close!

Synonyms: lad, youth; Antonyms: girl

From Middle English 'boi', of uncertain origin.

A fundamental word. You could associate 'b' with 'baby' and 'oy' with 'joy'.

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