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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A boy or lad. Ireland
2. 2
   A stereotypically Welsh form of address for a man, usually younger than the speaker. derogatory, sometimes

   "“Don't be daft, boyo. First chance I get, and I'm skipping!”"

Synonyms

All synonyms

boyboychildguyladman childmanling

Example

More examples

"“Don't be daft, boyo. First chance I get, and I'm skipping!”"

Etymology

From boy + -o.

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