boyfriend

[ boi-frend ]
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noun
  1. a frequent or favorite male companion; beau.

  2. a male friend.

  1. a male lover.

adjective
  1. pertaining to or noting clothing and accessories for women that are inspired by men's fashions: roomy and comfortable boyfriend jeans;an oversize boyfriend watch.

Origin of boyfriend

1
First recorded in 1895–1900; boy + friend

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British Dictionary definitions for boyfriend

boyfriend

/ (ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd) /


noun
  1. a male friend with whom a person is romantically or sexually involved; sweetheart or lover

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