bus boy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buhs boi]
- /bʌs bɔɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [buhs boi]
- /bʌs bɔɪ/

Definitions of bus boy words

countable noun bus boy A bus boy is someone whose job is to set or clear tables in a restaurant. 3
noun bus boy a waiter's assistant 3
noun bus boy A bus boy is someone whose job is to set or clear tables in a restaurant. 3
noun bus boy a waiter's helper in a restaurant or other public dining room. 1
noun bus boy assistant waiter 1

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Origin of bus boy

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

1910-15, Americanism; bus- short for omnibus waiter's helper (see omnibus) + boy

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Parts of speech for Bus boy

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bus boy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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