boy
word
/ˈbɔɪ/
BOY
/bˈɔɪ/
BOY
Definition
A male child or young male person, usually a child before becoming a man.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in everyday speech; informal and formal contexts. Often contrasted with 'girl'. Used to describe a young male from infancy until adolescence.
Spanish: niño - chicoPortuguese (BR): menino - rapazPortuguese (PT): rapaz - meninoChinese (Simplified): 男孩Chinese (Traditional): 男孩Hindi: लड़काArabic: ولدBengali: ছেলেRussian: мальчикJapanese: 男の子Vietnamese: cậu béKorean: 남자아이Turkish: erkek çocuk - oğlanUrdu: لڑکاIndonesian: anak laki-laki
Example Sentences
The boy is playing with his toys.
basic
My little boy goes to school every day.
basic
That boy is very kind and helpful.
basic
The boy's bike is parked outside the house.
natural
She said, 'That's a brave boy!','
natural
Hey, that boy always makes me laugh!
natural