schoolboy
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1school·boy

noun \-ˌbi\

Definition of SCHOOLBOY

: a boy attending school

First Known Use of SCHOOLBOY

1588

2schoolboy

adjective

Definition of SCHOOLBOY

1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a schoolboy <schoolboy pranks>
2
: of, relating to, or being a sport for high school or prep school boys; also : being one who participates in such sports <a former schoolboy and collegiate goalie — D. J. Barr>

First Known Use of SCHOOLBOY

1645

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