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boys

The correct spelling is boys.

How to pronounce boys

/bɔɪz/
noun

IPA: /bɔɪz/

Say it like: Boy-s

The correct spelling is boys. A young male. For example: "Kate is dating a boy named Jim."

Usage Examples

Kate is dating a boy named Jim.

Are you getting a boy cat or a girl cat?

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A young male.
  2. 2.(diminutive) A male child: a son of any age.
  3. 3.(diminutive) A male of any age, particularly one rather younger than the speaker.
  4. 4.A male of low station, (especially as pejorative) a worthless male, a wretch; a mean and dishonest male, a knave.
  5. 5.(now rare and usually offensive outside some Commonwealth nations) A male servant, slave, assistant, or employee, particularly:

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