boy

(noun) a youthful male person. Synonyms: male child. Examples: "The baby was a boy." "She made the boy brush his teeth every night." "Most soldiers are only boys in uniform."

(noun) a friendly informal reference to a grown man. Example: "He likes to play golf with the boys."

(noun) a male human offspring. Synonyms: son. Examples: "Their son became a famous judge." "His boy is taller than he is."

(noun) (ethnic slur) offensive and disparaging term for Black man. Example: "Get out of my way, boy."