What does call boy mean?
Call boy means (euphemistic) A male prostitute..
Call boy
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(euphemistic) A male prostitute..
Definitions by Sense
- (euphemistic) A male prostitute.
- (dated) A bellhop.
- (theater) A boy or man who summons actors when their presence is required for a performance.
- (Philippines, slang) A public transport barker (a man who, for a fee, calls out the destination of jeepneys and buses)
- (humorous) A man who works as a call center agent. (see usage notes)
- A youth employed to wake people up for work.
Example Sentences
It was exciting being a callboy, riding a pushbike in all directions in Fremantle City, waking-up the engine-crews for work.
Synonyms for call boy
Antonyms for call boy
Related Words
Word Forms
- callboys
- call boy
- call-boy
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for call boy?
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What is the opposite of call boy?
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How do you use call boy in a sentence?
It was exciting being a callboy, riding a pushbike in all directions in Fremantle City, waking-up the engine-crews for work.
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