Boyo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbɔɪ.əʊ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Boyo is a noun meaning (Ireland) A boy or lad.
Meaning
(Ireland) A boy or lad.
More Meanings
- (sometimes derogatory) A stereotypically Welsh form of address for a man, usually younger than the speaker.
Example Sentences
“Don't be daft, boyo. First chance I get, and I'm skipping!”
“Can’t get onboard the boat,” Dai finished for me. “Bloody typical, it is, boyo.”
“What brings you around, boyo?” Deane asked, offering Case a narrow bonbon wrapped in blue-and-white checked paper.
‘This, er, initiator of polonium and lithium, would it be used in an anti-personnel bomb?’ he asked. ‘Oh yes, you could say so, boyo,’ replied the Welshman.
Word Forms
- boyos
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dude, fella, son, loon, bhoy, loun.
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