best boy

noun

, Movie and Television Slang.

1. the first assistant to the head electrician.

best boy

noun

1. the assistant to the senior electrician or to the key grip in a film crew

Example Sentences

But he was the best boy in school, and brought home a note from his teacher, never suspecting his sin would find him out so soon.

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Though for sure it will be, on yer honeymoon, with the best boy in the wurruld, just back safe from the terrible war!

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Long life to Master Sterling, the best boy in the world, and to all his good friends at this table.

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As for your letter, it makes me mad: slidikins, I have been the best boy in Christendom, and you come with your two eggs a penny.

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You're the best boy on earth, and I want to hear all about it, for I'm sure you did something wonderful to get her.

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