Synonyms of boy

Noun


1. male child, boy, male, male person

usage: a youthful male person; "the baby was a boy"; "she made the boy brush his teeth every night"; "most soldiers are only boys in uniform"

2. boy, man, adult male

usage: a friendly informal reference to a grown man; "he likes to play golf with the boys"

3. son, boy, male offspring, man-child

usage: a male human offspring; "their son became a famous judge"; "his boy is taller than he is"

4. boy, Black man

usage: (ethnic slur) offensive and disparaging term for Black man; "get out of my way, boy"

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Definition and meaning of boy (Dictionary)