noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One of an even-numbered group of seamen posted in two rows on the quarterdeck when a visiting dignitary boards or leaves the ship, historically to help (or even hoist) him aboard.
2. 2
   A small dresser; a drinks cabinet. US, colloquial

   "He had a nice breath. Haig and Haig at least. ‘You've been at the sideboy again,’ I said."

Example

More examples

"He had a nice breath. Haig and Haig at least. ‘You've been at the sideboy again,’ I said."

Etymology

From side + boy.

Related phrases

drinks cabinet

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