boy
Used as an attributive modifier to describe something intended for, characteristic of, or consisting of male children. In academic and social contexts, it specifies gender-based demographic groups or developmental stages.
Exemplos
3 de 5The study analyzed the boy-specific developmental markers in early childhood education.
The study analyzed the boy-specific developmental markers in early childhood education.
The marketing department is focusing on the boy demographic for the new gaming console.
The marketing department is focusing on the boy demographic for the new gaming console.
He still possesses that boyish charm even though he is now a successful professional.
He still possesses that boyish charm even though he is now a successful professional.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'B.O.Y.' as 'Biological Only Young' to remember it refers to young males specifically.
Quiz rápido
The sociologist's report focused specifically on the ______ demographic in urban schools.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: boy
Exemplos
The study analyzed the boy-specific developmental markers in early childhood education.
academicThe study analyzed the boy-specific developmental markers in early childhood education.
The marketing department is focusing on the boy demographic for the new gaming console.
businessThe marketing department is focusing on the boy demographic for the new gaming console.
He still possesses that boyish charm even though he is now a successful professional.
everydayHe still possesses that boyish charm even though he is now a successful professional.
The author explores the boy experience in 19th-century industrial London.
formalThe author explores the boy experience in 19th-century industrial London.
It was a typical boy adventure, full of mud and makeshift forts.
informalIt was a typical boy adventure, full of mud and makeshift forts.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
boy next door
boy next door
boy oh boy
boy oh boy
old boy network
old boy network
Frequentemente confundido com
A buoy is a floating marker in the sea, whereas boy refers to a male child.
Guy is a more informal, general term often used for adult men, while boy specifically denotes a child or adolescent.
Notas de uso
In academic writing, 'boy' is used as an attributive noun to specify gender in demographic studies. It should not be used to refer to adult men in professional contexts as it can be seen as demeaning.
Erros comuns
Learners often forget that 'boy' functions as a noun-adjunct (attributive noun) rather than a pure adjective; for descriptive purposes, 'boyish' is often more grammatically appropriate.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'B.O.Y.' as 'Biological Only Young' to remember it refers to young males specifically.
Origem da palavra
From Middle English 'boie', meaning a servant or person of low rank, later evolving to mean a male child.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
Historically, using the term 'boy' for an adult male has been used as a racial slur in the United States to imply inferiority.
Quiz rápido
The sociologist's report focused specifically on the ______ demographic in urban schools.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: boy
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