1. boy, male child

a youthful male person

Example Sentences:
'the baby was a boy'
'she made the boy brush his teeth every night'
'most soldiers are only boys in uniform'

• male child

2. boy

a friendly informal reference to a grown man

Example Sentences:
'he likes to play golf with the boys'

3. boy, son

a male human offspring

Example Sentences:
'their son became a famous judge'
'his boy is taller than he is'

• son

4. boy

(ethnic slur) offensive and disparaging term for Black man

Example Sentences:
'get out of my way, boy'