boy · noun C /bɔɪ/Full view
boy
A1 a male child or young man
Dictionary examples:

a teenage boy

You've been a very naughty boy!

All right, boys and girls, quiet now!

Learner example:

I hope it's a boy. (Key English Test; A2; Chinese)

the boys
B2 a group of male friends
Dictionary example:

I'm going out with the boys tonight.

Learner example:

Then, I went to play football with the boys. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)

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