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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An assistant waiter; one who clears plates from and cleans tables. US
2. 2
   a male restaurant attendant who sets tables and assists waiters and clears away dirty dishes wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

aquariusbarkeepbarkeeperbarmaidbarmanbartender

Example

More examples

"Yanni's first job was a busboy."

Etymology

Clipping of omnibus (“assistant waiter”) + boy.

Related phrases

bussing stationbussing station

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