boy
noun
/bɔɪ/
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/bɔːə/
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- A young male human. [from 15th c.]
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ragazzo,
bambino,
maschio,
ragazzino,
maschietto
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- (informal, sometimes mildly derogatory) A male human of any age, as opposed to a "girl" (female human of any age).
- (obsolete) A male of low station, (especially as pejorative) a worthless male, a wretch; a mean and dishonest male, a knave. [14th–17th c.]
- (informal, especially, with a possessive) A male friend.
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ragazzo
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- A male non-human animal, especially, in affectionate address, a male pet, especially a dog. [from 15th c.]
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ragazzo,
negro
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