busboy


bus·boy

noun \ˈbəs-ˌbi\

Definition of BUSBOY

: a waiter's assistant; specifically : one who removes dirty dishes and resets tables in a restaurant

Origin of BUSBOY

omnibus busboy
First Known Use: 1913

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