Boyo Meaning in English

word

US

bɔɪ.əʊ

BOY-oh

UK

bɔɪ.əʊ

BOY-oh

Definition

An informal or playful way to refer to a young man, boy, or friend, mostly used in Ireland or Northern England.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in Irish English and some northern UK dialects; very informal, often friendly or teasing. Rare outside those regions. Can address a friend or younger male; not used in formal speech.

• Spanish: chaval (informal) - colega (coloquial, hombre)
• Portuguese (BR): garoto (informal) - camarada (informal, homem)
• Portuguese (PT): miúdo (informal) - camarada (informal, homem)
• Chinese (Simplified): 小子（口语）- 小伙子（非正式）
• Chinese (Traditional): 小子（口語）- 小夥子（非正式）
• Hindi: लड़का (अनौपचारिक) - दोस्त (बोलचाल, पुरुष)
• Arabic: يا فتى (عامية) - يا صاح (غير رسمي)
• Bengali: বন্ধু - ছেলে
• Russian: парень - дружок
• Japanese: 坊や - お前さん
• Vietnamese: cậu nhóc - anh bạn
• Korean: 친구 - 자네 - 녀석
• Turkish: delikanlı - oğlum (samimi)
• Urdu: لڑکا - دوست
• Indonesian: sobat - bro - anak muda

Example Sentences

Hi, boyo, how are you today?

basic

That boyo is always making jokes in class.

basic

Come here, boyo, and help me carry this.

basic

Take it easy, boyo, there's no rush.

natural

Well now, boyo, that's a fine idea you've got there.

natural

You think you can outsmart me, boyo?

natural