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boi

boi

7 9.7
An informal, playful word for a boy or young man often used online
  • noun
  • /bɔɪ/
  • Slang
translation icon : chico
  • I can't wait to hang out with my boi this weekend; we have lots of plans.
  • Paper Boi

Examples

  • Hi, Boi!

  • And if you wanna go into the dubstep/electro, why not Wolfgang Gartner with some Big Boi?

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  • Hey, have you seen my boi? He's supposed to meet us at the park.

  • My boi and I have been friends since childhood; we always have fun together.

Synonyms

bro
vsboi
  • Slang
113 7.7

A male friend or a brother

is more playful and used online for young men or friends
bub
vsboi
  • Informal
41 9.3

A friendly way to speak to a boy or man in casual talk

is more playful and favours online or message use for young people
bruh
vsboi
  • Slang
1 9.7

A casual word people use to address a friend or peer

is more playful and used online for a boy or young man
brah
vsboi
  • Australian
1 9.9

An informal word for a guy friend, like bro

is more playful and used online especially for young males

Antonyms

1.0

A young female who is not yet an adult

Surface Forms

boi singular
bois plural

Etymology

The word boi is a casual, playful form of boy often used in messages and memes to mean a 'boy', young man, or friend. Think of the viral line 'here come dat boi!' — it is an informal, friendly way to call someone or point them out.