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Definition of schoolboy

schoolboy

/ˈskuːlˌbɔɪ/
school · boy
Plural:schoolboys
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schoolboy Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A boy who attends primary or secondary school.

Example

"Every morning, a lively group of schoolboys waited at the corner for the bus."

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• adjective

1

Characteristic of or suitable for a boy attending school, often implying naivety, elementary simplicity, or youthful enthusiasm.

Example

"The veteran defender made a basic schoolboy error that allowed the opposing team to score easily."

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• Nearby Words

schoolbag
schoolboard
schoolbook
schoolboy
schoolboyish
schoolchild
schoolday

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Schoolboy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/schoolboy
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