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boyfriend

noun
BOY-frend/ˈbɔɪˌfɹɛnd/

Pluralboyfriends

3 meanings of boyfriend

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  1. 1
    romantic partnernouncountable
    A man or boy that someone is dating but is not married to.

    She introduced her boyfriend to her parents last weekend.

    My sister's boyfriend cooks dinner for them every Friday.

    UsageSome adults say partner instead.

    Similarpartner, beau, sweetheart, lover, fella

    Oppositegirlfriend

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  2. 2
    clothing stylenounbefore a noun
    A loose, relaxed style of women's clothes based on men's clothing.

    Like wearing clothes borrowed from a brother: bigger and looser than usual.

    She rolled up the cuffs of her boyfriend jeans.

    He bought her a boyfriend blazer for her birthday.

    UsagePut it before a clothing word: boyfriend jeans, a boyfriend shirt.

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Less common meaning

  1. 3
    noundated
    A man or boy who is your friend, not someone you are dating.

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Origin

From the words "boy" and "friend" joined together.

Checked 6 Nov 2026 · 1 fact