boy
exclamation/bɔɪ/
/bɔɪ/
(especially North American English, informal)- used to express feelings of surprise, pleasure, pain, etc.
- Boy, it sure is hot!
- Oh boy! That's great!
- Boy, it hurts!
- Boy, am I glad to see you!
- They eat it for breakfast and boy is it good!
Word OriginMiddle English (denoting a male servant): of unknown origin.Want to learn more?
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