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boy

[boi] / bɔɪ /


NOUN
young man
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Another joint venture in 1994 with Sean Combs resulted in Bad Boy Records, home to the Notorious B.I.G.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

He also co-founded Bad Boy Records with Sean “Diddy” Combs, home to hip-hop artists such as the Notorious B.I.G.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

His abstract painting "Doll Boy" -- a reference to his crush on the pop singer Cliff Richard -- caught the eye of the art dealer John Kasmin, who bought it for £40.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Ahead of the co-hosts match against South Africa, fans in the stadium were treated to musical performances from Shakira, Colombia's J Balvin, Afrobeats star Burna Boy, Latin music star Danny Ocean and Fher Olvera.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

That night I told my Lost Boy friend what had happened, and the next day, he came to the compound with me.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau




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