schoolboy

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English

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Etymology

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school +‎ boy

Pronunciation

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Noun

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schoolboy (plural schoolboys)

  1. A boy attending school.
    Hypernyms: schoolchild, pupil, student
    Coordinate term: schoolgirl

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Adjective

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schoolboy (not comparable)

  1. characteristic of a schoolboy, especially being cheeky, clumsy and socially unaware.

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