boy /bɔɪ/ n. [countable] a male child, from birth to full growth. a young man who lacks maturity, judgment, etc.: He's just a boy; he doesn't know how to act around girls.

Understanding the Context

Informal Terms Informal. a grown man, esp. when referred to familiarly: I think the boys in the lab need to work on this a little longer. a son: We have two boys and two girls.

Key Insights

a male who is from or native to a given place ... Modern Indian baby boy names are mainly derived from Sanskrit and deeply rooted in Indian traditions and culture. Find a list of names with deep meanings here.