boys

NOUN

young man

Synonyms

STRONGEST

child fellow guy lad youngster youth

STRONG

buck cadet chap dude gamin half-pint junior master punk puppy runt schoolboy shaver sonny sprout squirt stripling tadpole whippersnapper

WEAK

little guy little shaver small fry

Antonyms

WEAK

girl

Example Sentences

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Because “Romería” is a coming-of-age story, Marina will be tempted by cute boys; she’ll also begin to display a rebellious streak.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

The boys have been told to attend Southampton Crown Court at 14:00 on Thursday to watch the judges' decision by videolink.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Salcedo was on the plane with Serrano that touched down last week near Caracas, the Venezuelan capital, carrying more than 140 deportees: 120 men, 19 women, five boys and two girls.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

In June 2019 she gave birth to twin boys and said: "This shows that there is life after Ebola."

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Sidling up to the chuckling boys, I swallowed my nerves and locked eyes with Ethan.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith