callboy

call·boy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kawl-boi]
- /ˈkɔlˌbɔɪ/
- /ˈkɔːlbɔɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawl-boi]
- /ˈkɔlˌbɔɪ/

Definitions of callboy word

noun callboy a person who notifies actors when it is time to go on stage 3
noun callboy a boy who calls actors when it is time for them to go on the stage 3
noun callboy a bellboy 3
noun callboy a boy or man who summons actors, as from their dressing rooms, shortly before they are due to go on stage. 1
noun callboy a bellhop. 1
noun callboy Also, call boy. a male prostitute who arranges appointments with clients by telephone. 1

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Origin of callboy

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45; call + boy

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Parts of speech for Callboy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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callboy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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