Synonyms for
boy
A male child.
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No Synonyms Found for Boy

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All Definitions for Boy

Below are all the dictionary definitions of boy:

1A male child.
2A young man.
3A son of any age.
4A male human younger than the speaker.
5A male human of any age, as opposed to a "girl" (female human of any age).
6A male friend.
7A male non-human animal, especially, in affectionate address, a male pet, especially a dog.
8A younger such worker.
9Heroin.
10Any tangible object close to one's person
11Often used in emphatic forms such as bad boy.
12A male submissive.
13A male of low station, (especially as pejorative) a worthless male, a wretch
14A mean and dishonest male, a knave.
15A male servant, slave, assistant, or employee, particularly:
16A non-white male servant regardless of age, particularly as a form of address.
17A male camp follower.
18A former low rank of various armed services
19A holder of this rank.
20Any non-white male, regardless of age.
21A male (tree, gene, etc).
22To act as a boy (in allusion to the former practice of boys acting women's parts on the stage).
23Initialism of beginning of year.

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What are synonyms for boy?

Common synonyms for boy. These words share similar meanings and can often be used interchangeably depending on context.

How many synonyms does boy have?

We have identified 0 synonyms for boy in our database. The English language often has multiple words with overlapping meanings.

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About synonyms for boy

Finding the right synonym for boy helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "A male child.", boy has 0 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.

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