b-boy

[ bee-boi ]

nounInformal.
  1. a boy or young man who likes or is involved in hip-hop culture.

Origin of b-boy

1
First recorded in 1980–85; b(reak dancing) + boy

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B-boy

/ (ˈbiːˌbɔɪ) /


noun
  1. a male rap-music fan, who typically can be identified by his casual style of dress

Origin of B-boy

1
C20: from Bronx boy

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