How to Pronounce "poster boy"
expression
ˈpoʊstɝ/ /ˈbɔɪ
POH-ster-boy
pˈəʊstɐ/ /bˈɔɪ
POH-stuh-boy
Definition
A 'poster boy' is a man or boy who is a perfect example or symbol of a particular quality, movement, or cause. The term often means someone who represents or is strongly associated with something, sometimes as a model or spokesperson.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpoʊstɝ/ /ˈbɔɪ
British English
pˈəʊstɐ/ /bˈɔɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
POH-ster-boy
UK
POH-stuh-boy
Listen in Context
He became the poster boy for the environmental movement.
The company chose him as their new poster boy.
He is often called the poster boy for success in business.
After the scandal, he became the poster boy for everything wrong with politics.